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A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Premium gym brands are shifting from traditional fitness and leisure models to holistic wellness ecosystems.
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has, for the first time, distilled its 15 years of
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
New research by global travel practice Finn Partners investigates the shifting travel habits of affluent
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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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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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GDP news

A new digital interface is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ for the leisure, health and wellness
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
The McKinsey Health Institute has highlighted the ways in which various stakeholders can play their
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has written to the Prime Minister ahead of the
The Philippines’ wellness industry saw growth between 2022-23 in a number of areas, including an
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Premium gym brands are shifting from traditional fitness and leisure models to holistic wellness ecosystems.
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Chanchellor, Rachel Reeves, talked about fixing the NHS and rebuilding Britain in the budget, but
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has, for the first time, distilled its 15 years of
New research indicates the British beauty industry grew by 11 per cent last year –
New research by global travel practice Finn Partners investigates the shifting travel habits of affluent
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released promising new research on the wellness real estate
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
While life expectancy has increased, the extra years are often not spent in good health.
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
As the UK's political parties set their sights on the general election in 2024, UK
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
The UK is at the bottom of the pile when it comes to investing in
The Greek wellness economy was under the spotlight today at the inaugural Global Wellness Economy
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
As the UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss prepares an energy bailout, UK Active has
Total Fitness says its membership numbers are back to pre-COVID-19 levels. With fifteen clubs in
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
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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
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
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
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
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
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.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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