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Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
Elevate Arena
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One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Luxury French beauty brand Guerlain has announced a raft of partnerships and exclusive treatments at
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Real estate developer, Silverstein Properties has named Life Time as partner and operator of the
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
Fittech company bsport is set to revolutionize the wellness industry following the announcement of its
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
PureGym has partnered with the British Heart Foundation to upload all of its defibrillators to
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
The Dorchester Collection’s Parisian outpost, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, has refreshed its Dior spa with new
Alliance Leisure
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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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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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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
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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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
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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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.
Company profiles
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Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
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Fitness studio news

Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
Work is underway in the London Borough of Ealing on a landmark leisure centre to
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Fitness software startup Glofox has secured a US$10m worth of Series A funding. Led by
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Luxury French beauty brand Guerlain has announced a raft of partnerships and exclusive treatments at
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
TV presenter and journalist, Ben Shephard, has developed a six-part online training course for fitness
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Real estate developer, Silverstein Properties has named Life Time as partner and operator of the
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
Xplor Mariana Tek, the boutique fitness software platform from Xplor Technologies, has announced a suite
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
On announcing the milestone of reaching three million members, US high-value, low-cost operator, Crunch Fitness,
Fittech company bsport is set to revolutionize the wellness industry following the announcement of its
US country club operator, Life Time, is expanding in South Florida with a second athletic
The LifeFit Group has acquired Body Culture Group's collection of 15 clubs, bringing the German
PureGym has partnered with the British Heart Foundation to upload all of its defibrillators to
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
The first bricks and mortar Kinrgy studio opens today (1 March) in West Hollywood. Founded
Developed for the world of medicine, tailored to the needs of modern fitness studios. The
Spanish wellness brand, SHA Wellness Clinic, will open its first international outpost in Mexico today
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
The UK’s most recently-formed local government body – North Yorkshire Council – is making wellbeing
Global workout specialist, Les Mills, which owns and operates health clubs in its home country
London has gained a substantial new urban spa in Belgravia following The Peninsula London’s grand
Spanish wellness brand SHA Wellness will open its Latin American flagship in January in Costa
There are now more than 300 boutique fitness studios across London – an increase of
Kintsugi, a new private wellness club concept, will launch its flagship destination on Abu Dhabi’s
The Dorchester Collection’s Parisian outpost, Hôtel Plaza Athénée, has refreshed its Dior spa with new
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Alliance Leisure completes £15m transformation at Doncaster Dome
Alliance Leisure are excited to announce the completion of works to the Lagoons at Doncaster Dome, on behalf of Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust, funded by City of Doncaster Council.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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