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The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is introducing private blood testing as a service to members.
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
With an expanding ingredient library and new biotechnological advancements, at ELEMIS our focus in 2026
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Upscale independent hotel, Arabella Hotel Sedona, in Arizona, US, will build an extensive hydrotherapy spa
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
D2F Fitness has officially launched its latest in-house product range, Altrafit Elements, a new range
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Foundry has added two new clubs to its portfolio with the acquisition of Instate, an
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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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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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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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
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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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Independent news

The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is introducing private blood testing as a service to members.
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
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
Gym Gear has introduced the HIITMax Training Station to help operators deliver structured high-intensity interval
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
UK independent operator, Fitness Worx Gyms, is rolling out Glute Zones across its estate, with
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
The leading awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ, is urging social media
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
For more than three decades, Creative Fitness Marketing (CFM) has been helping health clubs grow
With an expanding ingredient library and new biotechnological advancements, at ELEMIS our focus in 2026
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Upscale independent hotel, Arabella Hotel Sedona, in Arizona, US, will build an extensive hydrotherapy spa
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Accessing medical and health support via health club memberships is seeing growing consumer demand in
D2F Fitness has officially launched its latest in-house product range, Altrafit Elements, a new range
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Foundry has added two new clubs to its portfolio with the acquisition of Instate, an
Independent operator, Fitness Worx, will open a site in Rugby, UK on 6 December. The
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: 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.
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: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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