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Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Aromatherapy Associates has entered the Saudi Arabian market and partnered with four spas across the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
Developed in partnership with Glutebuilder and exclusively available from Precor, the Glutebuilder plate-loaded line is
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Earthlite and its family of brands – Living Earth Crafts, Continuum and TARA Spa Therapy
Ashmira Botanica, a spa and beauty brand based in Britain, has announced its ambitions to
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
Snap Fitness is kicking off 2025 with the launch of four signature group exercise classes,
Elemis has promoted Antonio Statelli to president of North America to drive strategic growth and
Aromatherapy Associates, a luxury British spa and wellness brand, has created an exclusive new treatment
Spa, fitness and hospitality buyer event company We Work Well has appointed Dany Brind’Amour as
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced the opening of a brand-new hotel and luxury spa
Green beauty and spa brand OTO Wellbeing has unveiled new details to Spa Business about
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Art of Cryo is set to redefine wellbeing standards in the Middle East this February
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Power Plate’s new VibeShift technology is now available on the Power Plate Rev bike. The
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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HCM People
Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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EMEA news

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
It’s almost time for W3Fit EMEA, which this year takes place at Málaga’s elegant Higuerón
Aromatherapy Associates has entered the Saudi Arabian market and partnered with four spas across the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Marriott International is expanding its luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with two tented camp resorts
W3Spa EMEA, an event produced by We Work Well, connected buyers and suppliers in the
Developed in partnership with Glutebuilder and exclusively available from Precor, the Glutebuilder plate-loaded line is
Living Earth Crafts (LEC) and its family of brands – Earthlite, Continuum Pedicure and TARA
Lift Brands – parent company of Snap Fitness – has reacquired its own master franchise
Earthlite and its family of brands – Living Earth Crafts, Continuum and TARA Spa Therapy
Ashmira Botanica, a spa and beauty brand based in Britain, has announced its ambitions to
Empowered Brands, the parent company of Énergie Fitness and master franchisor for UBX and Fit+
Snap Fitness is kicking off 2025 with the launch of four signature group exercise classes,
Elemis has promoted Antonio Statelli to president of North America to drive strategic growth and
Aromatherapy Associates, a luxury British spa and wellness brand, has created an exclusive new treatment
Spa, fitness and hospitality buyer event company We Work Well has appointed Dany Brind’Amour as
Steve Wright, Power Plate’s VP of UK & EMEA, firmly believes the boutique and studio
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced the opening of a brand-new hotel and luxury spa
Green beauty and spa brand OTO Wellbeing has unveiled new details to Spa Business about
Global restaurant brand, Subway, has teamed up with GB Basketball, Breaking GB and Skateboard GB
Leisure development specialist, Alliance Leisure, has appointed industry veteran, David Stalker, as advisor to the
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
The countdown is on for the third edition of W3Spa EMEA, an industry buyer event
Following a hugely successful event last year in Split, Croatia, a W3Fit EMEA, is heading
Experience the pinnacle of fitness and luxury at the premier industry event, Sibec EMEA, set
EuropeActive has appointed Kai Troll as its new CEO. He has a background in the
Populous have unveiled their plans for a state-of-the-art e-sports arena, designed to stand as a
Art of Cryo is set to redefine wellbeing standards in the Middle East this February
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by
Spa and skincare brand, Gaia Skincare, has named Jessica Scullion head of sales and promoted
Power Plate’s new VibeShift technology is now available on the Power Plate Rev bike. The
Biologique Recherche has appointed Jean-Guillaume Trottier as group CEO, marking the start of a new
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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
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
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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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
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
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Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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