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The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Today’s spa guests want more than pampering – they seek transformation. Beautylizer delivers by combining
Emma Barry, industry consultant and founder of Trouble Global, is inviting fitness professionals to a
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
National Museums Liverpool has received planning approval to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Gharieni Group has expanded its luxury spa equipment line with the MLR Transform treatment bed.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A pioneer for over 20 years, Paris-based Iyashi Dôme has never followed trends but always
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Lifestyle brand, Equinox has signed a deal with eight high-end consumer brands to create a
Melvin “Mel” Zuckerman, industry legend and founder of iconic US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch,
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Iyashi Dôme has been an industry pioneer for 20 years and is responsible for creating
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Known for shaking up the spa industry with its fashionable yet practical therapist wear, Noel
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
The Comfort Zone - Davines Group and Rodale Institute have partnered to create the first
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Davines Group has partnered with the Rodale Institute to unveil a dedicated regenerative organic agriculture
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
The "respectful renovation" of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium is among
Lisa Starr, principal of Wynne Business and 35-year spa and wellness industry veteran, has launched
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that Victor Koo, chair of Heyi Holdings and
The government has pledged to invest more than £10m to open school sports and swimming
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
12,300
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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…
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
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: 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.
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Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
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Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
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SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
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Lockers
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Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Newmark
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22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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

Catalyst news

The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Former Planet Fitness CEO, Chris Rondeau, is back in the fitness industry set to drive
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Today’s spa guests want more than pampering – they seek transformation. Beautylizer delivers by combining
Emma Barry, industry consultant and founder of Trouble Global, is inviting fitness professionals to a
The results of the first major UK study to quantify the benefits of consuming culture
Strength training app, Ladder, has secured more than US$100 million investment to support new growth
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
National Museums Liverpool has received planning approval to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime
Trade show and conference, Elevate, is expanding to India next year, with an event scheduled
With just a few weeks until the General Election, CIMSPA – the organisation that represents people
Mark Hewlett, founder of padel tennis operator Soul Padel has told HCM the company is
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Gharieni Group has expanded its luxury spa equipment line with the MLR Transform treatment bed.
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
A pioneer for over 20 years, Paris-based Iyashi Dôme has never followed trends but always
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Lifestyle brand, Equinox has signed a deal with eight high-end consumer brands to create a
Melvin “Mel” Zuckerman, industry legend and founder of iconic US wellness lifestyle brand Canyon Ranch,
The revival of a classic UK health and fitness brand will see Topnotch Health Clubs
Iyashi Dôme has been an industry pioneer for 20 years and is responsible for creating
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
Known for shaking up the spa industry with its fashionable yet practical therapist wear, Noel
The Rugby League World Cup's social impact programme has resulted in £25.8m of investment in
The Comfort Zone - Davines Group and Rodale Institute have partnered to create the first
Sport England says it's introducing "new and innovative" ways to increase participation – by doing
North America and Japan-based visitor attractions and businesses picked up 14 of the 19 Thea
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
Tanni Grey-Thompson has outlined her vision on how the physical activity sector can play "the
Davines Group has partnered with the Rodale Institute to unveil a dedicated regenerative organic agriculture
ukactive has set out its vision to develop a national strategy for the UK's public
The "respectful renovation" of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp, Belgium is among
Lisa Starr, principal of Wynne Business and 35-year spa and wellness industry veteran, has launched
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a webinar series to explore the future of
Michael Bruggeman, CEO of OM4 Organic Male and haia, is leading a new nonprofit charitable
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that Victor Koo, chair of Heyi Holdings and
The government has pledged to invest more than £10m to open school sports and swimming
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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