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Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to
As recovery moves from niche to necessity, health clubs are finding real business value in
US operator, Life Time, has started the rollout of cold plunges to more than 70
JK Group has unveiled the new HydroSpa lounger combining a top-to-toe hydromassage with infrared heat
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced details of its new Wellness Council. The council
The WellnessSpace Brands team is thrilled to unveil an elevated new model of the HydroMassage,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which
Aromatherapy brand Alqvimia has expanded its Essentially Beautiful range with the Radiance Booster Facial Oil
Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
A striking wood-fired hot tub has been unveiled by Koto, an architecture and design studio
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen
WellnessSpace Brands, recently rebranded from HydroMassage, has opened pre-orders for its CryoLounge+ chair – a
HydroMassage is now WellnessSpace Brands, featuring a suite of three wellness and recovery experiences. Joining
Located in Italy’s verdant region of Umbria, the spa at Borgobrufa Resort has begun a
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
Italian destination spa and resort Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany has begun a
Amalfi is the latest massage bed developed by spa and wellness equipment supplier Lemi. Designed
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
Sardinian resort Forte Village is revealing its refreshed spa and wellness facility next month after
20 March 2022 will mark Global Massage Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day (MMMHH Day),
In a controversial U-turn, the UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
After three years’ development, the doors have opened at the Spa Hotel Esé, a purpose-built
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
The Jumeirah Group has reopened the 186-room The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, in the heart of
Sha Wellness Clinic 's latest programme targets those suffering with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 –
Spa and wellness industry event SpaFest has announced industry legend Sue Harmsworth MBE will keynote
Resort and casino operator, Genting, will open the doors to its long-awaited SkyWorlds theme park
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Drom news

Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
A world-first study has found that both cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and exercise can successfully
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Preventative healthcare company, Neko Health, has launched a second site in London and plans to
As recovery moves from niche to necessity, health clubs are finding real business value in
US operator, Life Time, has started the rollout of cold plunges to more than 70
JK Group has unveiled the new HydroSpa lounger combining a top-to-toe hydromassage with infrared heat
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has announced details of its new Wellness Council. The council
The WellnessSpace Brands team is thrilled to unveil an elevated new model of the HydroMassage,
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
A London health centre has just opened offering a 10-minute body scan, for £299, which
Aromatherapy brand Alqvimia has expanded its Essentially Beautiful range with the Radiance Booster Facial Oil
Enjoy building your business because the journey can be as good or better than the
Wello Works, a new concept which mixes a wellness centre and a co-working office, has
While strength training gives valuable muscular gains it doesn’t give the heart health benefits of
Spa operator and bathroom fixtures company Kohler has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Klafs, a sauna, pool and spa manufacturer based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has acquired a
A striking wood-fired hot tub has been unveiled by Koto, an architecture and design studio
US-based fitness franchise, Workout Anytime, has confirmed that it signed deals for 49 more sites
Lumen, a health tech company that analyses people’s metabolism based on the CO2 and oxygen
WellnessSpace Brands, recently rebranded from HydroMassage, has opened pre-orders for its CryoLounge+ chair – a
HydroMassage is now WellnessSpace Brands, featuring a suite of three wellness and recovery experiences. Joining
Located in Italy’s verdant region of Umbria, the spa at Borgobrufa Resort has begun a
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
Italian destination spa and resort Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort in Tuscany has begun a
Amalfi is the latest massage bed developed by spa and wellness equipment supplier Lemi. Designed
Questex’s iconic event Sibec Europe-UK – known as Europe’s leading hosted buyer event for the
Sardinian resort Forte Village is revealing its refreshed spa and wellness facility next month after
20 March 2022 will mark Global Massage Makes Me Happy & Healthy Day (MMMHH Day),
In a controversial U-turn, the UK’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
After three years’ development, the doors have opened at the Spa Hotel Esé, a purpose-built
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
The Jumeirah Group has reopened the 186-room The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, in the heart of
Sha Wellness Clinic 's latest programme targets those suffering with long-term symptoms of COVID-19 –
Spa and wellness industry event SpaFest has announced industry legend Sue Harmsworth MBE will keynote
Resort and casino operator, Genting, will open the doors to its long-awaited SkyWorlds theme park
Closing gyms and leisure facilities during any possible future lockdown would be "unthinkable", according to
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
PSLT press release: PSLT strengthens Smartfit UK expertise following specialist training at Smartfit USA headquarters
PSLT Fitness Solutions has reinforced its commitment to delivering industry-leading cognitive-motor training solutions across the UK after head of healthcare solutions, Tony Barry, completed an intensive specialist training programme with the Smartfit team in the United States
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music unites the DJs behind the world's biggest fitness events
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has announced a new collaboration with some of the world's best-known fitness DJs, bringing together artists who have become synonymous with the sound of Hyrox, Deka, Athx and the wider functional fitness community.
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
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
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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