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Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wattbike has launched the Wattbike Air-Pro, marking a pivotal step in the evolution of commercial
Hotels incorporating wellness amenities experienced a significant boost in Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR)
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is set to strengthen its portfolio with two new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m generated 126 per cent more in total revenue per
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), is celebrating its fourth anniversary by striking up a partnership
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is curating a members-only urban wellness club concept to
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Wellness offerings can significantly boost hotel revenues and profits, but developers and investors must carefully
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Emma Pridding, the Spa & Leisure Revenue manager at The Spa at Carden, has been
TRX MAPS, powered by PHYSMODO, performs a complete body movement assessment in less than 30
The sustainability leaders at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas celebrated their successes and made plans
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and ukactive have signed a partnership that will offer a
Places for People Leisure (PfP) is using Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) alongside clever
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
Global spa management company Resense has partnered with EarthCheck, a scientific benchmarking certification and advisory
The Global Wellness Summit has announced the theme of its 2018 conference: “Shaping the Business
Community sports organisations have urged the government to introduce an independent ombudsman to help them
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has revealed a new strategic plan as part of efforts
Places at active-net 2018 are already filling up following the roaring success of the 2017
IAAPA president and CEO Paul Noland has said he wants the body to become the
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Life Lessons
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
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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Research
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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Benchmarking news

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wattbike has launched the Wattbike Air-Pro, marking a pivotal step in the evolution of commercial
Hotels incorporating wellness amenities experienced a significant boost in Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR)
The first annual Private Sector Benchmarking report was released today (27 March). A collaboration between
While the UK hotel sector ended 2023 on a high, new data shows this was
Arch Amenities Group (AAG)* has branched into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced Michael Tompkins – managing director and executive recruiter
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
UK Active has published the latest update to its Vision 2030 strategy – the blueprint
Revenues at wellness hotels rose sharply in 2022 as demand rebounded, despite economic and geopolitical
Arch Amenities Group (AAG) has announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
The first Blue Zones Center is set to launch in Miami, Florida, and showcase the
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is set to strengthen its portfolio with two new
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Establishing new data and insight services and strengthening relationships with both government and the NHS
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m generated 126 per cent more in total revenue per
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA), is celebrating its fourth anniversary by striking up a partnership
Hotels with wellness revenues exceeding US$1m (€852,700, £731,700) generated nearly 75 per cent more in
US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch is curating a members-only urban wellness club concept to
Independent gyms in the UK have fared better during the pandemic than larger corporate operators
Wellness offerings can significantly boost hotel revenues and profits, but developers and investors must carefully
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
With lockdown measures gradually beginning to ease around the world, webinars have focused on looking
National governing bodies of sport (NGBs) have reported a rise in commercial revenue during 2019
Emma Pridding, the Spa & Leisure Revenue manager at The Spa at Carden, has been
TRX MAPS, powered by PHYSMODO, performs a complete body movement assessment in less than 30
The sustainability leaders at Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas celebrated their successes and made plans
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and ukactive have signed a partnership that will offer a
Places for People Leisure (PfP) is using Sport England’s National Benchmarking Service (NBS) alongside clever
Online fitness marketplace PayAsUGym has signed a partnership deal with customer data expert InfoSum. According
Global spa management company Resense has partnered with EarthCheck, a scientific benchmarking certification and advisory
The Global Wellness Summit has announced the theme of its 2018 conference: “Shaping the Business
Community sports organisations have urged the government to introduce an independent ombudsman to help them
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has revealed a new strategic plan as part of efforts
Places at active-net 2018 are already filling up following the roaring success of the 2017
IAAPA president and CEO Paul Noland has said he wants the body to become the
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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