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Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
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
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Interview
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
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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…
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Equipment news

Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
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
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Reebok will be the official partner of The French Throwdown, one of Europe’s most well
The heritage-listed Department of Lands building in Sydney, Australia, has relaunched as a major cultural
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Gharieni has launched a multifunctional treatment bed called ZenFusion Flow, which combines the functions of
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
Seatrade Cruise Global, the trade event for cruise lines, destinations, suppliers and innovators, has added
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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