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Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
The founders of the Wake the Tiger attraction in Bristol, UK and the Boomtown music
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
The next edition of annual industry event Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) is set to take
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Wake the Tiger, the Bristol-based immersive art experience, is set to open its 1,000sq m
Luxury French beauty brand Lancôme has entered the Latin American spa market with a new
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site milestone with the opening of
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Wake The Tiger - described as the world's first 'amazement park' - has opened its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK hotel collection Daniel Thwaites has refreshed spa menus at select properties thanks to a
The winners of the 13th annual Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (20
A new urban wellness sanctuary has opened in the heart of Florence, Italy, inspired by
After five years’ construction, German hotel management company Oetker Collection has unveiled its first Swiss
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
The owner of Bristol Zoo, one of the world’s oldest zoos, has revealed plans to
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
HIIT exercise activity in early life could help improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis, according
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
A large-scale study on genetics has shown that being more physically active reduces the risk
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, has been appointed chair of boutique fitness brand
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
Forest Green Rovers chair Dale Vince has resubmitted a planning application for a 5,000-capacity stadium
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has appointed Robert Gofton as its new
British hospitality group New World Trading Company (NWTC) has launched The Florist – a gardenesque
Fitness studio operator Bodystreet has expanded its UK operations with the opening of two new
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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
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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
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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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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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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
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Bristol news

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Former England rugby union player and contestant on the BBC’s celebrity Traitors show, Joe Marler,
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
The founders of the Wake the Tiger attraction in Bristol, UK and the Boomtown music
In a win for the UK health and fitness industry, health secretary, Wes Streeting, has
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Everybody Health and Leisure, a charity operating facilities for Cheshire East Council in the UK,
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
The next edition of annual industry event Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) is set to take
According to a year-long study, offering financial incentives to people to encourage them to lose
The National Attractions Marketing Conference will see speakers representing some of the UK’s top visitor
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Wake the Tiger, the Bristol-based immersive art experience, is set to open its 1,000sq m
Luxury French beauty brand Lancôme has entered the Latin American spa market with a new
Fast-growing functional training franchise The Shredquarters has reached the 10-site milestone with the opening of
Easton Leisure Centre in the UK has announced a 100 per cent reduction in heating
Wake The Tiger - described as the world's first 'amazement park' - has opened its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK hotel collection Daniel Thwaites has refreshed spa menus at select properties thanks to a
The winners of the 13th annual Good Spa Guide Awards were announced last night (20
A new urban wellness sanctuary has opened in the heart of Florence, Italy, inspired by
After five years’ construction, German hotel management company Oetker Collection has unveiled its first Swiss
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
United Fitness Brands (UFB), the recently launched ‘supergroup’ of boutique fitness brands, has acquired Barrecore,
Plans have been approved for a major new visitor attraction in Bristol, UK. The Arc
The owner of Bristol Zoo, one of the world’s oldest zoos, has revealed plans to
Gyms and leisure facilities in south-east England are to close from midnight tonight as part
We The Curious science and arts centre in Bristol, UK, will open the doors to
HIIT exercise activity in early life could help improve bone health and prevent osteoporosis, according
Budget gym operator Fitness4Less has revealed that it will not be reopening its Bristol club
A large-scale study on genetics has shown that being more physically active reduces the risk
This year's "summer of sport" has shown how the UK's sports infrastructure is capable of
To celebrate its ninth year at the Independent Hotel Show (IHS) Crown Sports Locker will
John Treharne, founder of The Gym Group, has been appointed chair of boutique fitness brand
Museum infrastructure in the UK is at breaking point and requires critical investment to protect
Forest Green Rovers chair Dale Vince has resubmitted a planning application for a 5,000-capacity stadium
Fitness subscription platform ClassPass has appointed a UK general manager as it looks to grow
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has appointed Robert Gofton as its new
British hospitality group New World Trading Company (NWTC) has launched The Florist – a gardenesque
Fitness studio operator Bodystreet has expanded its UK operations with the opening of two new
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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: GLL
GLL
As the UK’s leading provider of both leisure centres and libraries we operate 379 locations ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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