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Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
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
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
12,300
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Life Lessons
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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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

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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Fitness studio news

Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
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
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
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
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
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
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
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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