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Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, will take those quick enough to secure spots through a
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Apple Music and Universal Music Group (UMG) are joining forces to introduce an audio wellness
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
Commentators are speculating that the Labour government is considering disbanding the Department of Culture, Media
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, has confirmed the company will open a longevity
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
Banyan Tree Samui in Koh Samui, Thailand has launched a spa package to ride the
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Banyan Tree is planning to enhance the wellbeing journey for its guests with the launch
Dior, which has been quietly opening luxury spas in high-end locations around the world, including
MSpa International has announced the appointment of Deirdre McGuinness as group director of spa and
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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HCM People
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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Life Lessons
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
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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

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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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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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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Strength
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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DEI news

Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Large parts of the mainstream gym model still do not fit the realities of many
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Thermal baths and spa complex Thermen and Badewelt Sinsheim in Germany has opened an immersive
Ragdale Hall, the destination spa hotel in Leicestershire, UK, has been sold to US firm
IHG’s portfolio of luxury lifestyle resorts now includes the first Kimpton-branded resort and spa in
Emlyn Brown has announced his departure from Accor, where he was VP of wellbeing, strategy,
Luuk Melisse, founder of Sanctum, will take those quick enough to secure spots through a
Neil Jacobs, has revealed the launch of a new business called Wild Origins as he
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
A new social wellness concept curated by three industry veterans will open soon in Amsterdam
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
Memorial Day (29 May) saw the opening of phase one of the East River Park
Apple Music and Universal Music Group (UMG) are joining forces to introduce an audio wellness
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
Commentators are speculating that the Labour government is considering disbanding the Department of Culture, Media
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, has confirmed the company will open a longevity
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
Banyan Tree Samui in Koh Samui, Thailand has launched a spa package to ride the
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Banyan Tree is planning to enhance the wellbeing journey for its guests with the launch
Dior, which has been quietly opening luxury spas in high-end locations around the world, including
MSpa International has announced the appointment of Deirdre McGuinness as group director of spa and
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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