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FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

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Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
As water scarcity and water table contamination fears loom, the mineral water industry has been
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Once described as “the greatest of them all” by Hilton’s founder Conrad Hilton, Waldorf Astoria
WorldSprings has opened its third US geothermal spa at Zion Canyon Hot Springs, in La
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
A new geothermal wellness destination will open in Q3 this year in the Icelandic village
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A large new mineral springs destination has launched in Texas, inspired by some of the
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Iconic Icelandic bathing destination Blue Lagoon Resort and Spa has closed again following a volcanic
Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
A 1km-long zipline, offering riders speeds of 120km/h, is set to open in Iceland later
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Norwegian Prima, the first of six new Prima Class
A brand new geothermal forest spa is set to launch in April near Akureyri, in
There are tens of millions of cyclists in the world, including 50 million in the
Global spa, hotel and wellness consultancy The E77 Company is realising a new thermal spa
Attractions and hospitality brand Pursuit has launched Sky Lagoon, a relaxing and restorative geothermal retreat
Geothermal wellness destination, Sky Lagoon will debut with a seven-step Icelandic bathing experience in Reykjavik,
Attractions and hospitality brand, Pursuit, has unveiled plans to develop a premium oceanfront geothermal lagoon
A team of architects have revealed plans to transform a multi-lane road in central Copenhagen
Almost 700 figures from arts and cultural organisations across the UK have raised objections to
Canadian spa management group Groupe SKYSPA has unveiled an expansive thermal spa in Quebec, Canada.
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, has urged for wellbeing to be given greater priority
Matt Sykes, former experience manager at Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs, has proposed a blueprint for
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Palazzo Daniele, in Italy's Gagliano del Capo, has been named the best new hotel in
The UK government has provided a 10-point checklist for tourism and hospitality businesses in preparation
Seeing Spheres, a new and permanent artwork by Olafur Eliasson featuring five reflective silver orbs
Architects Wilkinson Eyre are to create a new visitor attraction in the form of a
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ruins of Babylon, a migratory bird sanctuary on
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Six Senses will open a new resort in the country of fire and ice for
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
12,300
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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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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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.
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Iceland news

Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Laugarás Lagoon, a new two-storey geothermal day spa destination, has opened on Iceland’s Golden Circle
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
As water scarcity and water table contamination fears loom, the mineral water industry has been
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Once described as “the greatest of them all” by Hilton’s founder Conrad Hilton, Waldorf Astoria
WorldSprings has opened its third US geothermal spa at Zion Canyon Hot Springs, in La
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
A new geothermal wellness destination will open in Q3 this year in the Icelandic village
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Finn Partners has released a new report called The Future of Wellness Tourism 2025, forecasting
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
A large new mineral springs destination has launched in Texas, inspired by some of the
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have been identified as the world’s five
Iconic Icelandic bathing destination Blue Lagoon Resort and Spa has closed again following a volcanic
Plans for a net-zero geothermal bathing lagoon and chalet village near Québec City, Canada are
The declining health of Britons is stalling the nation’s economic growth. This is the key
A 1km-long zipline, offering riders speeds of 120km/h, is set to open in Iceland later
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has launched Norwegian Prima, the first of six new Prima Class
A brand new geothermal forest spa is set to launch in April near Akureyri, in
There are tens of millions of cyclists in the world, including 50 million in the
Global spa, hotel and wellness consultancy The E77 Company is realising a new thermal spa
Attractions and hospitality brand Pursuit has launched Sky Lagoon, a relaxing and restorative geothermal retreat
Geothermal wellness destination, Sky Lagoon will debut with a seven-step Icelandic bathing experience in Reykjavik,
Attractions and hospitality brand, Pursuit, has unveiled plans to develop a premium oceanfront geothermal lagoon
A team of architects have revealed plans to transform a multi-lane road in central Copenhagen
Almost 700 figures from arts and cultural organisations across the UK have raised objections to
Canadian spa management group Groupe SKYSPA has unveiled an expansive thermal spa in Quebec, Canada.
Plans have been announced to establish the first sanctuary in North America for captive whales
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, has urged for wellbeing to be given greater priority
Matt Sykes, former experience manager at Australia’s Peninsula Hot Springs, has proposed a blueprint for
It has been another momentous year in the attractions industry, and Attractions Management has been
Palazzo Daniele, in Italy's Gagliano del Capo, has been named the best new hotel in
The UK government has provided a 10-point checklist for tourism and hospitality businesses in preparation
Seeing Spheres, a new and permanent artwork by Olafur Eliasson featuring five reflective silver orbs
Architects Wilkinson Eyre are to create a new visitor attraction in the form of a
The architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright, the ruins of Babylon, a migratory bird sanctuary on
Two beluga whales from the Chang Feng Ocean World aquarium in Shanghai have completed a
Six Senses will open a new resort in the country of fire and ice for
Merlin Entertainments, the company that operates more than 50 Sea Life aquariums, says it hopes
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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