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Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
Longevity and biohacking entrepreneur Dave Asprey announced that his company, Upgrade Labs, will open its
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
This November 18–21, leaders across the global wellness economy will gather in Dubai for the
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
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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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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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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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Profile
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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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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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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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
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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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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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Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Bespoke play environment design and manufacturer TouchWood Play has announced that it is responsible for the
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Therme Group has acquired three renowned German thermal spas in Euskirchen, Sinsheim and Titisee-Neustadt from
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Robert Hanea, founder and CEO of Therme Group, told delegates at the Global Wellness Summit
Longevity and biohacking entrepreneur Dave Asprey announced that his company, Upgrade Labs, will open its
Former Gymbox directors, Marc Diaper and Rory McEntee (now respectively CEO of Fitness First UK
Mary Tabacchi has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual Leading Woman
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced that Phuket,
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Lifestyle operator Ennismore has announced two new Delano-branded hotel deals following the company’s partnership with
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
This November 18–21, leaders across the global wellness economy will gather in Dubai for the
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
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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
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
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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
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.
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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