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Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
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
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and
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
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

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

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
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
12,300
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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 training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
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
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

Environment news

Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Koru Health Club launched recently within Luxembourg’s multi-experience destination, GRID X, which combines culture, retail
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
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
Nuffield Health has told HCM that it takes its responsibilities towards its colleagues seriously and
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and
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
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
In the fast-paced world of fitness and wellness, where high-intensity workouts push us to our
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

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

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
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
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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
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
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
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 training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
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
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
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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