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The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Australian franchisor, Jetts Fitness, is branching out into recovery and wellness in a joint venture
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Gaia Skincare, the female-founded wellness and spa brand, has strengthened its UK footprint with three
TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has completed the 1,200sq m Jinji Lake Pavilion in Suzhou,
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
US-based spa and massage equipment specialist Earthlite has announced a new partnership with investment firm
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and
Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France –
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a strategic collaboration
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
Six Senses is set to open a new tropical island retreat on a stretch of
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has opened a new wellness retreat
Luxury Ayurveda aromatherapy brand Subtle Energies has made its first foray into the Italian wellness
Irish aromatherapy brand Ground Wellbeing has partnered with Lime Wood’s Herb House Spa in Hampshire,
A new landmark maritime centre has opened to the public in Esbjerg, Denmark. Created by
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed to manage Wildflower Farms, a new resort nestled on
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced a management agreement to rebrand the Shepheard Hotel
Italian architect Alberto Apostoli has renewed his partnership with Newform – an Italian wellness company
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
Scotland’s landmark country estate and hotel The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire will launch an all-new
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison will open its second retreat
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
Relais & Chateaux's Summer Lodge Country House Hotel ​in Dorset, England, has launched an insightful
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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
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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…
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
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One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
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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.
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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.
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FORA news

The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
The Spa at Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Italy, has launched, offering treatments and
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Australian franchisor, Jetts Fitness, is branching out into recovery and wellness in a joint venture
The Dorchester Collection’s modern country house hotel, Coworth Park, in Berkshire UK, has relaunched its
US resort spa operator, Miraval, has announced it will open its first property outside the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Gaia Skincare, the female-founded wellness and spa brand, has strengthened its UK footprint with three
TDR Capital, the private equity firm that owns David Lloyd, the high-end health club, spa
BIG – Bjarke Ingels Group has completed the 1,200sq m Jinji Lake Pavilion in Suzhou,
HealthKey has announced a new partnership with Endurance Zone, which will give its members free
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
US-based spa and massage equipment specialist Earthlite has announced a new partnership with investment firm
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
Kerzner International has signed deals to operate two new Siro recovery hotels in Mexico and
Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France –
NYC-based lifestyle, spa and skin science brand Immunocologie Skincare has embarked on a strategic collaboration
Speaking exclusively in the current issue of HCM magazine, Third Space CEO, Colin Waggett, says
KSL-owned Third Space has unveiled its latest club in Wimbledon, south-west London. The development marks
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Xponential Fitness has acquired metabolic health business, Lindora, as its eleventh brand from Solis Capital
Nike, which teased a possible foray into the strength training market six weeks ago, via
Wellness guru, Professor Marc Cohen, has joined the board at Gather By, specialists in Manuka
Calilo, a luxury boutique resort on the picturesque Greek island of Ios, has refreshed its
Six Senses is set to open a new tropical island retreat on a stretch of
Welsh music star, TV personality and activist Charlotte Church has opened a new wellness retreat
Luxury Ayurveda aromatherapy brand Subtle Energies has made its first foray into the Italian wellness
Irish aromatherapy brand Ground Wellbeing has partnered with Lime Wood’s Herb House Spa in Hampshire,
A new landmark maritime centre has opened to the public in Esbjerg, Denmark. Created by
Xponential Fitness has entered a five-year licensing agreement with Princess Cruises that gives guests access
1Rebel has acquired two Core Collective clubs as part of a pre-pack administration deal, along
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed to manage Wildflower Farms, a new resort nestled on
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced a management agreement to rebrand the Shepheard Hotel
Italian architect Alberto Apostoli has renewed his partnership with Newform – an Italian wellness company
Six Senses will enter the UAE market in 2024 with a 61-room hotel and 162
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
Scotland’s landmark country estate and hotel The Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire will launch an all-new
Aspria Holdings, owner of eight premium wellbeing clubs in Germany, Belgium and Italy, has entered
Sensei, the wellness brand owned by tech billionaire Larry Ellison will open its second retreat
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
Relais & Chateaux's Summer Lodge Country House Hotel ​in Dorset, England, has launched an insightful
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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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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
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
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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