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Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,

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

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

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
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
NADairX is a new pulmonary delivery platform designed to provide the user with consistent exposure
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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
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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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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Talking point
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…
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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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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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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
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Interview
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
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
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CEO news

Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,

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

Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

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
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Despite revenue growth and an increase in the number of sites, shares in Planet Fitness
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Submersive, an immersive art bathhouse concept by Corvas Brinkerhoff, co-founder of experiential art company Meow
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Royal Caribbean has revealed its Hero of the Seas cruise ship, home to the most
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi has launched a major expansion, adding more than 20 new
NADairX is a new pulmonary delivery platform designed to provide the user with consistent exposure
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
EuropeActive interim president, Marcel Boots and host, TV presenter and former Paralympian, Denise Schindler, have
EuropeActive CEO, Kai Troll, opened the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF) in Cologne this
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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