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Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Finnish wellbeing technology brand Neurosonic has introduced a low-frequency vibration chair called Serene, designed to
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
Third quarter revenues are up by 8 per cent on last year at SATS; price
Half an hour of exercise can increase the proportion of tumour-killing white blood cells in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn has become home to a brand new 50,000sq ft
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Hollywood superstar, Brad Pitt, has made his debut as a sculptor as part of British
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Hotel operator Scandic Hotels has announced plans to create a climate-neutral hotel in the northern
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
The financial performance of health club operator SATS in the last quarter of 2020 was
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sauna from Finland has announced it is hosting the 2020 World Sauna Forum virtually on
Sauna from Finland has launched a new initiative to elevate ordinary sauna bathing rituals into
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Fyra, in collaboration with Werklig, have created a new hotel in Finland that is designed
12,300
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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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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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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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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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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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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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Finland news

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Finnish wellbeing technology brand Neurosonic has introduced a low-frequency vibration chair called Serene, designed to
On releasing Q4 2024 results, SATS has said that the positive momentum of last year
Third quarter revenues are up by 8 per cent on last year at SATS; price
Half an hour of exercise can increase the proportion of tumour-killing white blood cells in
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
SATS, which runs 274 clubs in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, increased revenues in Q2
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a six-week introduction to Nordic walking as part of its award-winning
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Disturbing new research has found BMI completely fails as an accurate measure of obesity in
Last year set a new standard for SATS with record-high revenues, less debt and more
An elegant new urban retreat Hotel Maria has opened in central Helsinki, Finland, complete with
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Tech giant, Huawei, has launched a new Health Lab, where it will conduct research on
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
The experience economy, driven by evolving consumer trends, is poised for continued growth in the
Results from SATS' Q4 2022 report show that membership numbers grew to record levels in
New York’s bustling borough of Brooklyn has become home to a brand new 50,000sq ft
Kevin Yates, founder and CEO of Trib3 has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Hollywood superstar, Brad Pitt, has made his debut as a sculptor as part of British
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Peloton Commercial, which includes the Precor brand portfolio, is proud to be working with a
Sauna Aid is a new multi-country initiative, sponsored by the International Sauna Association (ISA), providing
Trib3 is making a play for the lucrative US fitness market. The franchised boutique operator
Hotel operator Scandic Hotels has announced plans to create a climate-neutral hotel in the northern
A hydrothermal day spa designed to offer a taste of Finnish wellness will be launched
From 2017-2020, the global wellness real estate market expanded from US$148bn (€126bn,£109bn) to US$275bn (€235bn,
A brand new Finnish-inspired day spa called Vettä Nordic Spa is on track to open
The financial performance of health club operator SATS in the last quarter of 2020 was
UK-based boutique operator TRIB3 will open its first site in The Netherlands next year. Due
Finnish sauna culture has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
Sauna from Finland has announced it is hosting the 2020 World Sauna Forum virtually on
Sauna from Finland has launched a new initiative to elevate ordinary sauna bathing rituals into
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced the appointment of John Kao, MD, best-selling author
Boutique fitness operator, TRIB3, has announced it will open a new global HQ and flagship
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Governments have begun easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures, resulting in the gradual reopening of health
Club closures, a squeeze on consumer spending and facilitating social distancing within a gym environment
Although the facts may seem less relevant now due to the coroavirus pandemic, new numbers
Fyra, in collaboration with Werklig, have created a new hotel in Finland that is designed
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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