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The Intamin group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of UK immersive attractions specialist
Manipulating the gut microbiome could become a powerful tool for preserving brain health and resilience

Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

Jessica Sloyan, a wellness operations and training expert, has established an independent private training academy
London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new
Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired

Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic

Bellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept called Deepsense in
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
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
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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
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
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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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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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM magazine
Profile
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
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 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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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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EU news

The Intamin group has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of UK immersive attractions specialist
Manipulating the gut microbiome could become a powerful tool for preserving brain health and resilience

Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

Jessica Sloyan, a wellness operations and training expert, has established an independent private training academy
London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new
Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired

Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic

Bellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept called Deepsense in
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

According to research which tracked more than 147,000 people for 30 years, 90-120 minutes of
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The Montana Historical Society has officially celebrated the opening of its new Montana Heritage Center,
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
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
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
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
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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Places Leisure press release: Brand-new gym opens with a focus on wellness and recovery from injury
Wandle Recreation Centre has opened its brand-new gym and wellbeing suite, offering a state- of-the-art facility for the whole community with a particular focus on supporting people recovering from injury or managing long-term health conditions.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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
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IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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