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Easter news

Turkey is crowned the best massage nation at world championship
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Sauna advocate Becky Pelkonen drafts global public sauna-bathing charter
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Robert Thurman: a life dedicated to enlightenment
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
LifeFit Group expands in southern Germany with Fitness Sigmaringen acquisition
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Healing sanctuary Tulah Clinical Wellness opens in Kerala
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
BIG unveils Eve Music Hall as Croatia venue nears completion
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Therme Bucharest hosts Herbarium festival offering 800 sauna and steam experiences
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Government of Thailand reveals it is courting major theme park operators

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki to lead wellness residency at Cap Juluca
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
BodyHoliday’s Andrew Barnard shares plans for 10-15 locations in the next 15 years
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Tibetan Lama and Buddhist master to teach Tummo Fire Breath practice at Datu
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Integrative wellness brand 001 London introduces the Thermal Hormone Balance Acu-Patch
Integrative wellness brand, 001 London, has released the Thermal Hormone Balance Acu-Patch. The brand's founder,
PROMOTION
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
More featured supplier news
World Economic Forum: addressing women’s health could unlock US$100bn by 2030 in the US
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
Mountain retreat Huus Quell opens in Switzerland with 2,200sq m longevity centre and spa
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
BodyHoliday confirms details of expansion, including second resort in Portugal
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Madrid football club spearheading a €800m sports and leisure destination
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Tulah Clinical Wellness to open in 2026 offering ancient Eastern traditions and clinical medicine
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
PROMOTION
Elemental Herbology Five Element Pause & Renew Ritual
Second Spring: A Spa Ritual for Menopause Wellness In Traditional Chinese Medicine, menopause is beautifully
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz unveils Tamina Health Centre for longevity and preventative medicine
The Swiss health and wellbeing destination, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, has launched a new facility
“Floating” bathhouse Sol Elements opens in Australian subtropical rainforest
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Detox and reset programme in the Maldives is based on epigenetic testing
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
Studio Apostoli designs New Thermal Park next to Roman bathhouse in Italy’s Lazio region
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
South African wellness mega-estate, Steyn City, reveals spa investment
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Thailand crowned best massage nation at world championship
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Rajni Maker hosts Global Wellness Day programme at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
India’s aqua fitness icon Rajni Maker is leading a water-based wellness programme between 14-18 June
Banyan Tree opens Mandai Rainforest Resort, a treehouse eco-development by WOW Architects
Banyan Group has launched its rainforest-inspired 338-room Mandai Rainforest Resort within the 126-hectare Mandai Wildlife
Rosewood has spent ten years restoring the 17th Century Palace of Justice in Amsterdam to create a luxury spa hotel
Rosewood has opened its first property in the Netherlands in the former 17th Century Palace
Chiva-Som Hua Hin celebrates 30 years with a 'season of reflection' featuring Japanese face-sculpting and other therapies
Chiva-Som Hua Hin is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 'season of reflection', which will
Optimism and unity defined the European Health and Fitness Forum 2025
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab to debut in Dubai this March, emphasising wellness throughout customer journey
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Xtreme Fitness Gyms aims to dominate the Eastern European market
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
Secluded forest hot springs resort to launch in historic Japanese spa town
Hakone, a celebrated volcanic spa town in eastern Japan, is on track to gain a
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda inspire OTO’s new mushroom-powered Nutridaptives supplements
OTO Wellbeing has lifted the lid on Nutridaptives, its first-ever supplement range designed to meet
Insight from Health and Fitness Association shows a resilient sector and predicts growth
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Whole Foods’ co-founder opens flagship holistic health and wellness club in LA, Love.Life
Integrated health and wellness company Love.Life has made its global debut and opened its flagship
Avani Hotels' new wellness concept draws on Traditional Thai Medicine and seeks to inspire “adventurous approach to wellbeing”
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
Evian Spa makes Middle Eastern debut, crowning top floor of luxury Bentley Tower
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, unveils new-look lakeside destination spa
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee in the southeastern US state of Georgia is celebrating a
Planet Fitness reveals Colleen Keating as its next CEO
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Six Senses La Sagesse launches with lagoon-fronted spa inspired by Caribbean fishing villages
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
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
HCM magazine
Liability

Data alert

New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

True worth

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
Interview

Muir Gray

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
Strength

Show of force

Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
Profile

David Stalker

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
Talking point

Everyone's talking about ... filming in gyms

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

Cameron Saunders

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
Healthspan

Ramping up healthy ageing

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Research

Lost steps

People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Growing the market

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
Tech

Beyond Club Management

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Obituary

Les Mills

The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
“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
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

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
Data

Evolving position

As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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
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
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
More catalogues
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
GLL: 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
CET CryoSpas: 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.
More
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Wellness Destination AI Tech Summit – Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, 28-29 Sept 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand (Bangkok) Billiards Expo 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand(Bangkok）Amusement & Attraction Park Expo
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
HoloLife Summit
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates

Easter news

Turkey is crowned the best massage nation at world championship
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Sauna advocate Becky Pelkonen drafts global public sauna-bathing charter
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Robert Thurman: a life dedicated to enlightenment
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
LifeFit Group expands in southern Germany with Fitness Sigmaringen acquisition
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Healing sanctuary Tulah Clinical Wellness opens in Kerala
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
BIG unveils Eve Music Hall as Croatia venue nears completion
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Therme Bucharest hosts Herbarium festival offering 800 sauna and steam experiences
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Government of Thailand reveals it is courting major theme park operators

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Sanctum founders Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki to lead wellness residency at Cap Juluca
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
BodyHoliday’s Andrew Barnard shares plans for 10-15 locations in the next 15 years
Andrew Barnard, CEO of BodyHoliday, has exclusively shared plans with Spa Business to be involved
Tibetan Lama and Buddhist master to teach Tummo Fire Breath practice at Datu
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Integrative wellness brand 001 London introduces the Thermal Hormone Balance Acu-Patch
Integrative wellness brand, 001 London, has released the Thermal Hormone Balance Acu-Patch. The brand's founder,
PROMOTION
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
More featured supplier news
World Economic Forum: addressing women’s health could unlock US$100bn by 2030 in the US
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
Mountain retreat Huus Quell opens in Switzerland with 2,200sq m longevity centre and spa
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
BodyHoliday confirms details of expansion, including second resort in Portugal
BodyHoliday has confirmed it is expanding the brand and developing its first European property in
Madrid football club spearheading a €800m sports and leisure destination
Go Fit has been brought on board by Club Atlético de Madrid for the €800
Tulah Clinical Wellness to open in 2026 offering ancient Eastern traditions and clinical medicine
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, is set to open in the hills of
PROMOTION
Elemental Herbology Five Element Pause & Renew Ritual
Second Spring: A Spa Ritual for Menopause Wellness In Traditional Chinese Medicine, menopause is beautifully
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz unveils Tamina Health Centre for longevity and preventative medicine
The Swiss health and wellbeing destination, Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, has launched a new facility
“Floating” bathhouse Sol Elements opens in Australian subtropical rainforest
Sol Elements, a bathhouse with a design that makes the facility appear to float on
Detox and reset programme in the Maldives is based on epigenetic testing
JA Manafaru, a five-star hotel in the Maldives, is hosting two programmes focused on mindfulness
Studio Apostoli designs New Thermal Park next to Roman bathhouse in Italy’s Lazio region
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
South African wellness mega-estate, Steyn City, reveals spa investment
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
Thailand crowned best massage nation at world championship
Thailand came first for the third time at this year’s World Championship in Massage between
Rajni Maker hosts Global Wellness Day programme at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives
India’s aqua fitness icon Rajni Maker is leading a water-based wellness programme between 14-18 June
Banyan Tree opens Mandai Rainforest Resort, a treehouse eco-development by WOW Architects
Banyan Group has launched its rainforest-inspired 338-room Mandai Rainforest Resort within the 126-hectare Mandai Wildlife
Rosewood has spent ten years restoring the 17th Century Palace of Justice in Amsterdam to create a luxury spa hotel
Rosewood has opened its first property in the Netherlands in the former 17th Century Palace
Chiva-Som Hua Hin celebrates 30 years with a 'season of reflection' featuring Japanese face-sculpting and other therapies
Chiva-Som Hua Hin is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 'season of reflection', which will
Optimism and unity defined the European Health and Fitness Forum 2025
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab to debut in Dubai this March, emphasising wellness throughout customer journey
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Xtreme Fitness Gyms aims to dominate the Eastern European market
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
Secluded forest hot springs resort to launch in historic Japanese spa town
Hakone, a celebrated volcanic spa town in eastern Japan, is on track to gain a
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda inspire OTO’s new mushroom-powered Nutridaptives supplements
OTO Wellbeing has lifted the lid on Nutridaptives, its first-ever supplement range designed to meet
Insight from Health and Fitness Association shows a resilient sector and predicts growth
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Whole Foods’ co-founder opens flagship holistic health and wellness club in LA, Love.Life
Integrated health and wellness company Love.Life has made its global debut and opened its flagship
Avani Hotels' new wellness concept draws on Traditional Thai Medicine and seeks to inspire “adventurous approach to wellbeing”
Minor Hotels has introduced AvaniWell, a fresh new wellness concept for its upscale lifestyle brand
Evian Spa makes Middle Eastern debut, crowning top floor of luxury Bentley Tower
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, unveils new-look lakeside destination spa
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee in the southeastern US state of Georgia is celebrating a
Planet Fitness reveals Colleen Keating as its next CEO
Planet Fitness has a new CEO – Colleen Keating. She will take up the position
Six Senses La Sagesse launches with lagoon-fronted spa inspired by Caribbean fishing villages
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
1 - 40 of 12,300
Next Last
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
Profile

Cameron Saunders

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
Healthspan

Ramping up healthy ageing

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Research

Lost steps

People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Growing the market

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
Tech

Beyond Club Management

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Obituary

Les Mills

The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
“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
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

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
Data

Evolving position

As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Read the latest issue
Connect with Health Club Management
Connect with Health Club Management
Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
promotion
Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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
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
Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Myzone
Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Today’s fitness and leisure brands need technology that powers standout fitness experiences and keeps pace ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
TechnoAlpin Indoor: We create unique snow experiences for indoor areas, embracing the gentle cold of the snow and creating authentic encounters with alpine nature to promote holistic well-being. TechnoAlpin Indoor
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
More catalogues
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
GLL: 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
CET CryoSpas: 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.
More
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Wellness Destination AI Tech Summit – Tourism, Hospitality & Real Estate, 28-29 Sept 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand (Bangkok) Billiards Expo 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Thailand(Bangkok）Amusement & Attraction Park Expo
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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26-29 Oct 2027
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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