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The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
12,300
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
Interview
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
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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…
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
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
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
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MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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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

Global news

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Mandarin Oriental has announced a standalone residence brand, Mansions, which will debut at Emirates Palace,
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
EvianSpa has revealed fifteen original compositions to be played during treatments, to elevate the quality
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

A new science museum has opened to the public in Haikou after attracting

A new international study has identified the emergence of a consumer segment of

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
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
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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