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The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the

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

Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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Strength
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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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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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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
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Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
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Culture news

The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the

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

Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Cocktail bars in China are adding ingredients used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as traditional
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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