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The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

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

Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
There has never been a more challenging time for spa operators due to rising costs,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
WellSurvey is expanding its research to include European consumer data about attitudes towards wellness and
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
US health and racquets club, Life Time, has raised its outlook for 2025 after unveiling
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
Emma Darby is taking on a newly-created role of global VP for spa and wellness
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
12,300
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
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
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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: 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.
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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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
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Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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06-08 Oct 2026
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Income news

The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
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
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are

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

Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Ultra-processed foods are damaging public health, fuelling chronic diseases globally and deepening health inequalities, according
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Sport England has announced 27 new partnerships that will benefit from its place-based approach, which
According to the latest Moving Communities Impact Report visits to leisure centres are rising and
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
There has never been a more challenging time for spa operators due to rising costs,
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
WellSurvey is expanding its research to include European consumer data about attitudes towards wellness and
Everyone Active will be taking over the contract to run Woking Borough Council’s four leisure
This Girl Can has launched a new campaign – We Like the Way You Move
India presents one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for the fitness sector, says
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
US health and racquets club, Life Time, has raised its outlook for 2025 after unveiling
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
The much-anticipated UK government’s Spending Review (SR) 2025 was delivered yesterday (11 June), which sets
Hotels incorporating significant wellness amenities experienced strong top-line recovery in 2024, generating more than twice
Emma Darby is taking on a newly-created role of global VP for spa and wellness
Sport England has renewed the contract for its Moving Communities study for another four years.
Welsh leisure operator, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, is undertaking a management buyout from Denbighshire Council for
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Sport England has announced investment into 53 areas highlighted in the top 10 per cent
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Brits are choosing to spend more of their disposable income on health and fitness than
CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, has launched an
Recognising the challenges facing local authorities, the Labour government has announced plans to tackle local
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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: 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: 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: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
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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