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Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
Andrea Hurst, a reflexologist who has worked with celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, members of the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Psychotherapist Esther Perel and physician Deepak Chopra have teamed up with wellness experience organisers Travelgems
LifeFit Group has agreed its largest transaction to date, with the acquisition of FIT/One Group,
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
The Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) returns in 2025, bringing together industry leaders at the Hilton
Spa industry figure Raffaella Dallarda has unveiled her latest 352-page book, E-SPAnsiva, showcasing 50 of
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Bavarian destination spa and hotel Schloss Elmau is looking to celebrate the joy of dance
A thought-provoking, US national probability study, The WELLSurvey™, has revealed that the majority of Americans
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
In the spa world, first impressions set the tone for the entire experience and music
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has launched the final phase of its huge new photography
Technogym has launched a connected ecosystem for corporate wellness. Called Technogym Corporate Club, the service
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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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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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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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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
HCM magazine
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
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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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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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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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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
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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Opinion
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Company profiles
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Universal Destinations and Experiences has launched a new regional theme park model with the opening
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has launched an eight-part online wellness
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
Andrea Hurst, a reflexologist who has worked with celebrities including Gwyneth Paltrow, members of the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Psychotherapist Esther Perel and physician Deepak Chopra have teamed up with wellness experience organisers Travelgems
LifeFit Group has agreed its largest transaction to date, with the acquisition of FIT/One Group,
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
The Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) returns in 2025, bringing together industry leaders at the Hilton
Spa industry figure Raffaella Dallarda has unveiled her latest 352-page book, E-SPAnsiva, showcasing 50 of
Nearly 100 students gathered in Baden bei Wien, Austria, last week to take part in
P&P Projects has announced it is launching a brand-new branch called ThemedMotion that will specialise
A brand new destination spa will arrive in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Q4 following a
Bavarian destination spa and hotel Schloss Elmau is looking to celebrate the joy of dance
A thought-provoking, US national probability study, The WELLSurvey™, has revealed that the majority of Americans
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
Six Senses has announced the grand opening of its first-ever property and spa in the
In the spa world, first impressions set the tone for the entire experience and music
Accor’s high-end brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts is set to land in northwestern Saudia Arabia
Huafa Snow World, a 131-hectare sport and entertainment destination in Shenzhen, China, designed by architecture
Janu, the new hotel brand from luxury operator Aman, is gearing up to launch its
Aman’s sister brand Janu will launch its flagship property in Tokyo in March 2024, complete
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
A new startup is looking to carve out a market for itself by helping those
PureGym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco, has completed the £805m refinancing which was announced on Tuesday
Premium South African spa and skincare brand Terres d’Afrique* has announced new partnerships with four
JW Marriott has branched into the luxury safari segment with a wellness-forward retreat property in
London’s Victoria and Albert Museum has launched the final phase of its huge new photography
Technogym has launched a connected ecosystem for corporate wellness. Called Technogym Corporate Club, the service
Carowinds theme park in North Carolina, US, has launched year-round operations this month (January 2023).
Planning approval has been granted for Camden Highline, a project to transform a section of
The highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World will open to visitors at Universal Studios Hollywood on 17
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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