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The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Aromatherapy Associates has developed an aromatherapy ritual using its Calm Confidence blend, designed to ease
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Strength
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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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
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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
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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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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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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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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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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Emotional news

The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
A new survey of international spa practitioners shows that stress, burnout and wellbeing concerns have
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Aromatherapy Associates has developed an aromatherapy ritual using its Calm Confidence blend, designed to ease
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The Grand Hall Experience at St Louis Union Station in St Louis, US, has recently
Marriott International and the Leali family, founders of Lefay, have announced plans to enter into
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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: 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.
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: Kemitron GmbH
Kemitron is a German family-owned company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality products ...
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Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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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