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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Elemis has extended its range of Pro-Collagen products from facial formulations to those for the
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
British-based uniforms supplier Florence Roby has developed the Genoa Tunic for spa, salon and hospitality
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
British skincare company Elemis has released its new Pro-Collagen Hydrating Cleansing Mousse. The brand has
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Design firm Heatherwick Studio and British lighting brand Tala have teamed up to create a
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched a collection of loungewear and
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Editor's letter
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
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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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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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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
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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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
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
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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British news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat

The UK government has announced a temporary reduction in VAT on visitor attractions

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Elemis has extended its range of Pro-Collagen products from facial formulations to those for the
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
British-based uniforms supplier Florence Roby has developed the Genoa Tunic for spa, salon and hospitality
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
The Exigo Plate Loaded 2.0 ISO Bent Over Row has been developed in collaboration with
British skincare company Elemis has released its new Pro-Collagen Hydrating Cleansing Mousse. The brand has
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Design firm Heatherwick Studio and British lighting brand Tala have teamed up to create a
D2F is proud to be the official merchandise partner for The Boat Race – the
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched a collection of loungewear and
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
Pearl Tree is celebrating 10 years of redefining beauty and wellness distribution across the GCC
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Former British Olympic gymnast Ellie Downie MBE will host an intensive fitness retreat at Paradis
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: 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: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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