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Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
Sani Resort, the luxury holiday destination in Kassandra in the Greek region of Halkidiki, will
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
The luxury Salobre Hotel Resort and Serenity on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria is
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Rimini Wellness has launched again this year in the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, bringing wellness,
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Loughborough University in the UK has teamed up with Vitality to launch a Women in
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Editor's letter
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
Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Talking point
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
Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Profile
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
Interview
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
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Company profiles
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Academic news

Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
How exercise makes you feel is one of the strongest predictors of whether people will
After 25 years at non-profit academic medical group practice, Mayo Clinic, Dr Dawn Mussallem has
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
The Great Spa Towns of Europe (GSTE) Association discussed the spa towns’ legacies at the
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
Sani Resort, the luxury holiday destination in Kassandra in the Greek region of Halkidiki, will
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
The luxury Salobre Hotel Resort and Serenity on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria is
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Rimini Wellness has launched again this year in the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy, bringing wellness,
Active IQ is preparing to launch a Level 3, nested wellbeing qualification that covers coaching
Loughborough University in the UK has teamed up with Vitality to launch a Women in
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
Insurance company, Vitality, has published a report into the exercise habits of British women, and
The UK’s largest healthcare charity and a leading research university have teamed up to create
Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2023-2024 has
CIMSPA is launching a new platform which will pull together the latest data and research
The World Happiness Summit ( WOHASU ) is set to return to Miami for its
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
Thirty one per cent of adults worldwide – approximately 1.8 billion people – did not
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released new data on the US’ wellness economy, valuing
Oxygen Consulting is about to launch its first UK Padel Report, which investigates this fast-growing
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has introduced safeguarding guidelines to protect children in out-of-school settings,
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), has launched a new global certificate to recognise and
Triathlon legends, Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, have launched a free conversational AI tool to share
Equinox has appointed a Health Advisory Board of medical experts and academics to 'define new
The Gym Group (TGG) has trialled and introduced a new Off-Peak membership as part of
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Gantner
Gantner optimizes and simplifies the organisation of fitness clubs. Using touchless RFID/NFC credentials (member cards, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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