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Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Experience UK has completed a merger with ALES UK – the industry body for manufacturers
Global Solutions for Clothing (GSC) is a multi-award winning costume specialist that has been creating
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness Awards were announced at a gala dinner
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Radisson Collection Hotel, Tsinandali Estate has opened its doors in Kakheti, Georgia – a
The 1000M South Michigan property in Chicago, Illinois is set to become the first residential
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
The World Spa and Wellness Awards were announced last night (25 February) at a gala
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
The Global Wellness Institute has launched a new initiative: “Exploring Salt and Halotherapy,” chaired by
One&Only spas picked up two awards at the World Spa & Wellness Awards held Sunday
Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced it has established 16 wide-ranging wellness initiatives, each
Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda in Gargnano, Italy, was named Worldwide Health and
French-born London artist and designer Henry Chebaane has said he wants his surreal and surprising
The first ever Euro Attractions Show to be held in Scandinavia has been hailed a
Muzeiko – the first children’s museum to be built in post-Soviet Eastern Europe – has
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
The énergie group is gearing up to roll out its low-cost brand, Fit4less by énergie,
The annual IAAPA Europe Spring Forum is this year taking place at Vialand and Kidzania
China’s health department will pay for 120 of the nation’s children suffering from respiratory diseases
Despite the highly contentious Crimea region still being disputed between Ukraine and Russia, detailed plans
Belarus celebrated its day of Independence (3 July) and the 70th anniversary of its liberation
Leisure design and build specialist Createability has secured health, fitness and leisure industry veteran Brian
Although the number of high quality spa facilities in central and eastern Europe is growing,
Marriott International has continued its expansion into Eastern Europe with the opening of its 259-bedroom
Europe’s brightening economic outlook will offer significant growth opportunities for the hotel industry if it
Having spent the day at the Professional Spa & Wellness Convention in London, industry leaders
The Steiner Spa Consulting Team predicts 2014 to be a good year for spa development,
As leaders in the health and fitness industry gather in Madrid for the 13th IHRSA
Romania's first luxury spa to be operated by an international spa brand is due to
Hilton worldwide is expanding its presence in South Eastern Europe with the signing of a
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Opinion
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
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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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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
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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HCM People

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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Eastern Europe news

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Polish fitness franchise business, Xtreme Fitness Gyms, has hit the milestone of 100 sites and
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
Les Mills has been through a senior management refresh following the recent departure of CEO
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Experience UK has completed a merger with ALES UK – the industry body for manufacturers
Global Solutions for Clothing (GSC) is a multi-award winning costume specialist that has been creating
Danubius Hotels Group (DHG), one of Europe's largest health spa operators, has launched a brand
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness Awards were announced at a gala dinner
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Radisson Collection Hotel, Tsinandali Estate has opened its doors in Kakheti, Georgia – a
The 1000M South Michigan property in Chicago, Illinois is set to become the first residential
Obese people have an increased risk of developing 13 types of cancer – and the
The World Spa and Wellness Awards were announced last night (25 February) at a gala
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
The Global Wellness Institute has launched a new initiative: “Exploring Salt and Halotherapy,” chaired by
One&Only spas picked up two awards at the World Spa & Wellness Awards held Sunday
Dramatic gains in life expectancy have been made globally since 2000, but major inequalities persist
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced it has established 16 wide-ranging wellness initiatives, each
Lefay Resort & Spa Lago di Garda in Gargnano, Italy, was named Worldwide Health and
French-born London artist and designer Henry Chebaane has said he wants his surreal and surprising
The first ever Euro Attractions Show to be held in Scandinavia has been hailed a
Muzeiko – the first children’s museum to be built in post-Soviet Eastern Europe – has
The latest data on physical activity levels in the European Union seem to suggest that
The énergie group is gearing up to roll out its low-cost brand, Fit4less by énergie,
The annual IAAPA Europe Spring Forum is this year taking place at Vialand and Kidzania
China’s health department will pay for 120 of the nation’s children suffering from respiratory diseases
Despite the highly contentious Crimea region still being disputed between Ukraine and Russia, detailed plans
Belarus celebrated its day of Independence (3 July) and the 70th anniversary of its liberation
Leisure design and build specialist Createability has secured health, fitness and leisure industry veteran Brian
Although the number of high quality spa facilities in central and eastern Europe is growing,
Marriott International has continued its expansion into Eastern Europe with the opening of its 259-bedroom
Europe’s brightening economic outlook will offer significant growth opportunities for the hotel industry if it
Having spent the day at the Professional Spa & Wellness Convention in London, industry leaders
The Steiner Spa Consulting Team predicts 2014 to be a good year for spa development,
As leaders in the health and fitness industry gather in Madrid for the 13th IHRSA
Romania's first luxury spa to be operated by an international spa brand is due to
Hilton worldwide is expanding its presence in South Eastern Europe with the signing of a
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
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Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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