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Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
Registration is open for Natural Beauty Expo 2025, returning to ExCeL London on 12-13 May.
Sport England has announced that Tim Hollingsworth will stand down as CEO at the end
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Dorothy Purdew OBE, industry veteran and co-owner and chair of UK-based health spa chain Champneys,
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Product house Elemis has announced the death of Jan Kuśmirek. He was 76. Working alongside
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
The Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, US, has added a number of new
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
Actress, singer and long-term wellness advocate, Dame Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Newton-John became
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The craft functional beverage company Good Pharma has expanded its plant-based wellbeing-centric beverage selection with
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
The global wellness economy will grow by 9.9 per cent annually and reach US$7trn by
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Swim England has warned that 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever unless the government
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
Throughout the pandemic, the International Spa Association (ISPA) has championed the strength of the spa
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Globally-recognised German aesthetics doctor Dr Barbara Sturm has expanded the global footprint of her Boutique
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Snowmaking specialists TechnoAlpin has partnered with Swarovski to create a 65sq m indoor snowfall experience
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the world’s
Wellness destination and spa, Rancho La Puerta, has announced plans for a private, wellness-focused village
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Home residences at the Waldorf Astoria New York have been made available to buy for
International wellness event the Healing Summit has announced its theme and speakers for the 2020
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
For the first time, a woman has been crowned top aufguss master in the world
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Editor's letter
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
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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
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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
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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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
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Featured press releases
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
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Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
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22-22 Oct 2026
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Forever news

Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
Jeremy McCarthy has announced his departure from Mandarin Oriental, where he has been group director
Registration is open for Natural Beauty Expo 2025, returning to ExCeL London on 12-13 May.
Sport England has announced that Tim Hollingsworth will stand down as CEO at the end
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Julia Sutton, co-founder of exhale Spa, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident in New
According to the annual US consumer health and wellness survey from Life Time, people are
HCM editor, Liz Terry, has called on the sector to step up to assist the
Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Dorothy Purdew OBE, industry veteran and co-owner and chair of UK-based health spa chain Champneys,
Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, perhaps most famous for his role in BBC's Dragon's Den, has invested
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Product house Elemis has announced the death of Jan Kuśmirek. He was 76. Working alongside
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
The Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio, US, has added a number of new
Drop Fitness has launched its first club – a 25,000sq ft space – in the
Building work on Universal's Epic Universe – a new theme park at the Universal Orlando
Actress, singer and long-term wellness advocate, Dame Olivia Newton-John has died aged 73. Newton-John became
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
The craft functional beverage company Good Pharma has expanded its plant-based wellbeing-centric beverage selection with
Expert comment from Ernst De Neef, CEO, Funxtion In just over two years, the fitness
The global wellness economy will grow by 9.9 per cent annually and reach US$7trn by
The creative geniuses behind the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man darkride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Swim England has warned that 2,000 swimming pools could be lost forever unless the government
A new spa has opened in Budapest, with design influenced by the city’s historical links
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
Throughout the pandemic, the International Spa Association (ISPA) has championed the strength of the spa
One in three councils in England are expecting to close at least one of their
Globally-recognised German aesthetics doctor Dr Barbara Sturm has expanded the global footprint of her Boutique
In a surprise move, Peloton – which finished its last financial quarter with US$2bn cash
Snowmaking specialists TechnoAlpin has partnered with Swarovski to create a 65sq m indoor snowfall experience
In collaboration with ukactive, FunXtion has driven a global discussion with some of the world’s
Wellness destination and spa, Rancho La Puerta, has announced plans for a private, wellness-focused village
Momentum is gathering pace in the push for a U-turn on the government's decision to
The varying approaches taken by the UK's four home nations to reopening businesses is creating
ukactive’s new strategic partner, QuikSwitch, has urged gym operators concerned about the impact of coronavirus
Home residences at the Waldorf Astoria New York have been made available to buy for
International wellness event the Healing Summit has announced its theme and speakers for the 2020
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
For the first time, a woman has been crowned top aufguss master in the world
This year's Netball World Cup, held in Liverpool in July, is already providing a legacy
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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…
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
Company profiles
Company profile: FS Commercial Division
Now the UK’s leading specialist fitness equipment supplier, Fitness Superstore started from humble beginnings in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
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
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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