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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
AetherHaus, a 31,000sq ft contrast bathing facility, has opened to the public and members in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, is due to open an additional
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
Planet Fitness has announced changes to its leadership team to support the company's strategic goals
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
The president of Crunch Fitness, Chequan Lewis, says the company is accelerating its growth plans
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
A new study claims that being physically active for 30 minutes a day, five days
International wellness consulting and management firm GOCO Hospitality is co-developing a new luxury wellness retreat
The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, Norway, will undergo a redesign and expansion expected to be
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
A proposed museum based on the site of New York's notorious Sing Sing Correctional Facility
Francl Architecture have created a new ice sports centre in the Canadian city of Surrey,
Seattle-based studio Best Practice Architecture has created a new gym with innovative design touches and
Waechter Architecture has created a 20,000sq ft (1,900sq m) hotel and spa complex called Society
Cancer survivors should undertake a minimum of 90 minutes of aerobic and resistance training each
A new spa experience in Montegrotto Terme, Italy integrates spa treatments, ayurvedic medicine and fitness,
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Award-winning Mexican attraction Xcaret has revealed plans to expand into new territories within Central and
Approximately 250 women attended American Spa ’s second Women in Wellness Leadership Conference at the
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
The Women in Wellness Leadership Conference, set to take place on 12 March in New
The Vancouver Art Gallery in British Columbia, Canada, has unveiled the final design for its
The town of Smithers, BC, Canada might be about to get an art gallery-cum-library if
Architectural studio Graham Baba and landscape design firm Greenworks have released images of their plans
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Interview
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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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

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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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
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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Opinion
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Company profiles
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New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
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Columbia news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
AetherHaus, a 31,000sq ft contrast bathing facility, has opened to the public and members in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, is due to open an additional
Young and affluent consumers are leading health club usage in Latin America, according to research
Planet Fitness has announced changes to its leadership team to support the company's strategic goals
Private equity company, L Catterton, is acquiring a majority stake in Pilates operator, Solidcore, from
The president of Crunch Fitness, Chequan Lewis, says the company is accelerating its growth plans
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
New insight from UK quango, Sport England has found that healthy life expectancy in England
Merlin Entertainments has announced a multi-million pound and multi-territory partnership with immersive group gaming platform Immersive
The speakers have been confirmed for this year's Surf Park Summit - the global event
Safe Sweat, a new hybrid club concept offering members a private workout experience inside a
The organisers of the 2022 Healing Summit have confirmed Professor Gerry Bodeker will keynote at
A new study claims that being physically active for 30 minutes a day, five days
International wellness consulting and management firm GOCO Hospitality is co-developing a new luxury wellness retreat
The Kon-Tiki Museum in Oslo, Norway, will undergo a redesign and expansion expected to be
While North Americans haven’t been able to travel as much as they would usually, it
Ensuring physical activity levels do not fall significantly should be treated as a "public health
Two of the largest health club operators in the US have announced that members and
School closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will exacerbate the epidemic of childhood obesity in
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
A proposed museum based on the site of New York's notorious Sing Sing Correctional Facility
Francl Architecture have created a new ice sports centre in the Canadian city of Surrey,
Seattle-based studio Best Practice Architecture has created a new gym with innovative design touches and
Waechter Architecture has created a 20,000sq ft (1,900sq m) hotel and spa complex called Society
Cancer survivors should undertake a minimum of 90 minutes of aerobic and resistance training each
A new spa experience in Montegrotto Terme, Italy integrates spa treatments, ayurvedic medicine and fitness,
United PF Partners has acquired 26 Planet Fitness locations and development rights, taking the number
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
Award-winning Mexican attraction Xcaret has revealed plans to expand into new territories within Central and
Approximately 250 women attended American Spa ’s second Women in Wellness Leadership Conference at the
A legal dispute between Vancouver Aquarium in Canada and the Vancouver Board of Parks and
The Women in Wellness Leadership Conference, set to take place on 12 March in New
The Vancouver Art Gallery in British Columbia, Canada, has unveiled the final design for its
The town of Smithers, BC, Canada might be about to get an art gallery-cum-library if
Architectural studio Graham Baba and landscape design firm Greenworks have released images of their plans
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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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
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
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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