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Japan news

HPO Tech brings design-led hyperbaric systems to the spa floor
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Hoshino Resorts opens Kai Kusatsu as it expands the Kai onsen ryokan brand
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Hoshino Resorts combats summer heat with medically-supervised cool bathing programme for KAI onsen
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Orangetheory set for Italian expansion and Technogym tie-up
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
OSKIA unveils Midnight Eye Q cream for nocturnal repair
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
Epicutis launches Hydrobiome Serum and professional-only Massage Oil
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Minor Hotels to operate first US-based Anantara in Miami in 2030
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Capella appoints Roland Fasel as president to elevate 'culture and performance'
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
IHG debuts Regent Spa and Wellness concept developed by Raison d’Etre
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
US, China, Germany and Japan have the world’s largest wellness markets
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani reveal new resort brand – Sosei – following sale of Soneva to KSL
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Lego to buy Discovery Centres from Merlin for £200m
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
Hyatt and partners secure ¥22 billion for Atona-branded Japanese hot spring hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Amanvari to open in Mexico with longevity-inspired Aman Spa and temazcal sweat lodge
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
Australia’s wellness economy is one of the fastest growing in Asia Pacific, finds new GWI report
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Patina Osaka officially launches with wellness sanctuary as Capella Hotel Group outlines expansion plans
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Hoshino Resorts introduces solo traveller wellness programmes at luxury properties in Japan
Three of Hoshino Resorts’ luxury properties in Japan are offering discounted packages to solo travellers
Hoshino Resorts to open hot spring Ryokan in historic onsen town of Kusatsu, Japan
A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa
Banyan Tree reveals plans for Onsen bathrooms
Banyan Tree is planning to enhance the wellbeing journey for its guests with the launch
Aufguss goes stateside: NYC to host first-ever national US competition in June
The ancient European sauna ritual of aufguss is continuing to make waves in the US,
'Competitive socialising' – SuperPark targets the UK for rollout of physical activity concept
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Minor Hotels enters joint venture with Royal Holdings to establish foothold in Japan – targeting 21 hotels by 2035
Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a
Xponential Fitness announces four big hires
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Drax launches in the UK and says it wants to be the global number one fitness brand
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Hoshino Resorts to make North American debut with authentic Japanese onsen retreat in New York
Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US
Insight from Health and Fitness Association shows a resilient sector and predicts growth
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
'Being paid to work out' – Les Mills research reveals what tempts Gen Zers to become instructors
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Four Seasons' new sky-high spa in Osaka launches with treatments inspired by Japanese royalty
The newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Osaka marks the luxury operator’s fourth property in Japan
Historic Japanese bathhouse fed by legendary hot springs completes five-year refurbishment
One of Japan’s oldest public bathhouses, Dōgo Onsen Honkan, has completed a comprehensive renovation project
Architizer celebrates outstanding global wellness architecture with A+Awards
Global online architecture platform Architizer has highlighted some of the world’s most innovative spa and
UBX signs master franchise deal in United Arab Emirates
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Submersive's psychedelic bathhouse concept fusing wellness, art and tech to arrive in 2026
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
Evian Spa makes Middle Eastern debut, crowning top floor of luxury Bentley Tower
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
PureGym hits the two million member milestone and targets 200 more locations in Europe in next four years
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
Banyan Group appoints Paul Hawco to spearhead wellness strategy
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Fast Fitness Japan acquires master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness Germany. Takes The Bar Method into Japan
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Europe's premier Evian Spa unveiled at Hôtel Royal in France
Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France –
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
Talking point
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
Life Lessons

Rasmus Ingerslev

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
Research

Shifting the trajectory

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
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Interview

Muir Gray

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
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
Tech

Beyond Club Management

Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
“We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent”
HCM magazine
Profile

David Stalker

Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Healthspan

Ramping up healthy ageing

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Obituary

Les Mills

The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Data

Evolving position

As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Liability

Data alert

New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Growing the market

After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Profile

Cameron Saunders

The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
More HCM features
Current vacancies
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
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Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund): Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
Pure Energy Music: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
More
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates

Japan news

HPO Tech brings design-led hyperbaric systems to the spa floor
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Hoshino Resorts opens Kai Kusatsu as it expands the Kai onsen ryokan brand
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Hoshino Resorts combats summer heat with medically-supervised cool bathing programme for KAI onsen
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Orangetheory set for Italian expansion and Technogym tie-up
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
OSKIA unveils Midnight Eye Q cream for nocturnal repair
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
Epicutis launches Hydrobiome Serum and professional-only Massage Oil
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
PROMOTION
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More featured supplier news
Minor Hotels to operate first US-based Anantara in Miami in 2030
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Capella appoints Roland Fasel as president to elevate 'culture and performance'
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
IHG debuts Regent Spa and Wellness concept developed by Raison d’Etre
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
US, China, Germany and Japan have the world’s largest wellness markets
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani reveal new resort brand – Sosei – following sale of Soneva to KSL
Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, who are known for establishing ultra-luxury sustainable hospitality brands Soneva and
Lego to buy Discovery Centres from Merlin for £200m
The Lego Group has agreed to acquire 29 Lego Discovery Centres for £200 million from
PROMOTION
Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
More featured supplier news
Hyatt and partners secure ¥22 billion for Atona-branded Japanese hot spring hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and partners have raised capital commitments of ¥22 billion (US$149 million, €141
Amanvari to open in Mexico with longevity-inspired Aman Spa and temazcal sweat lodge
Aman will unveil an 18-key resort and collection of branded residences, Amanvari, in Q2 2026
Australia’s wellness economy is one of the fastest growing in Asia Pacific, finds new GWI report
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The HFA’s annual report shows the global fitness industry is resilient and poised for growth
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Patina Osaka officially launches with wellness sanctuary as Capella Hotel Group outlines expansion plans
The Capella Hotel Group has officially launched Patina Osaka, marking the brand’s debut in Japan
Hoshino Resorts introduces solo traveller wellness programmes at luxury properties in Japan
Three of Hoshino Resorts’ luxury properties in Japan are offering discounted packages to solo travellers
Hoshino Resorts to open hot spring Ryokan in historic onsen town of Kusatsu, Japan
A new hot spring resort is due to open in the historic ski and spa
Banyan Tree reveals plans for Onsen bathrooms
Banyan Tree is planning to enhance the wellbeing journey for its guests with the launch
Aufguss goes stateside: NYC to host first-ever national US competition in June
The ancient European sauna ritual of aufguss is continuing to make waves in the US,
'Competitive socialising' – SuperPark targets the UK for rollout of physical activity concept
Finnish multi-activity operator, SuperPark United, has revealed ambitions to roll out sites across the UK
Minor Hotels enters joint venture with Royal Holdings to establish foothold in Japan – targeting 21 hotels by 2035
Thai-based hospitality giant Minor International (MINT), the parent company of Minor Hotels, has formed a
Xponential Fitness announces four big hires
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
Drax launches in the UK and says it wants to be the global number one fitness brand
South Korean fitness brand, Drax, has launched operations in the UK, with the acquisition of
Hoshino Resorts to make North American debut with authentic Japanese onsen retreat in New York
Luxury Japanese hospitality brand Hoshino Resorts is set to make its mark in the US
Insight from Health and Fitness Association shows a resilient sector and predicts growth
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
'Being paid to work out' – Les Mills research reveals what tempts Gen Zers to become instructors
Les Mills has published research looking at how Gen Zers perceive career opportunities in the
Four Seasons' new sky-high spa in Osaka launches with treatments inspired by Japanese royalty
The newly opened Four Seasons Hotel Osaka marks the luxury operator’s fourth property in Japan
Historic Japanese bathhouse fed by legendary hot springs completes five-year refurbishment
One of Japan’s oldest public bathhouses, Dōgo Onsen Honkan, has completed a comprehensive renovation project
Architizer celebrates outstanding global wellness architecture with A+Awards
Global online architecture platform Architizer has highlighted some of the world’s most innovative spa and
UBX signs master franchise deal in United Arab Emirates
Boxing and strength franchise UBX has taken a step closer to realising its ambitions to
Submersive's psychedelic bathhouse concept fusing wellness, art and tech to arrive in 2026
In 2026, the traditional bathhouse experience will get a futuristic twist with the arrival of
Evian Spa makes Middle Eastern debut, crowning top floor of luxury Bentley Tower
Evian Spa, the spa and wellness brand inspired by the premium mineral water brand, has
PureGym hits the two million member milestone and targets 200 more locations in Europe in next four years
Speaking to HCM for its 2024-2025 Handbook, which will be out next month, PureGym managing
Banyan Group appoints Paul Hawco to spearhead wellness strategy
Paul Hawco, a seasoned figure in the international wellness industry, has assumed the role of
Fast Fitness Japan acquires master franchisee rights to Anytime Fitness Germany. Takes The Bar Method into Japan
Fast Fitness Japan, master franchisee of Anytime Fitness in Japan, has acquired Eighty-8 Health &
John Kersh joins Crunch Fitness following exit from Xponential
US gym chain, Crunch Fitness, has bolstered its global expansion plans with the appointment of
Six Senses unveils urban wellness retreat in Kyoto inspired by Japanese Zen culture
Six Senses Kyoto opens its doors today, marking the eco-luxury hotel and spa operator’s entry
Europe's premier Evian Spa unveiled at Hôtel Royal in France
Europe’s first Evian Spa has opened at the five-star Hôtel Royal in Evian-les-Bains, France –
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs

Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Epassi – Going corporate

Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Technogym – Destination fitness

SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

BLK BOX – Reshaping strength

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

Power Plate – Closing the gender gap

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

Indigo Fitness – Bespoke Spaces

Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored

Progress that counts

EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
More from HCM
HCM magazine
HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
“We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent”
HCM magazine
Profile

David Stalker

Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
First person

Stacked for impact

Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Healthspan

Ramping up healthy ageing

A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Obituary

Les Mills

The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Data

Evolving position

As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Liability

Data alert

New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Feedback

HCM Forum

Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Editor's letter

Growing the market

After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
Opinion

Everyone's talking about ... waitlists

Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
Profile

Cameron Saunders

The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
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Current vacancies
Operations Manager - Brentwood School Enterprises Brentwood School Sports Centre
£32,000 - £34,000pa + pension + benefits
Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
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Connect with Health Club Management
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Read the digital edition Download as PDF View contents Print subscription Free digital edition
Opinion
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Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
“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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
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.
More featured supplier news
Company profiles
Company profile: Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training
Your Personal Training is the UK’s leading personal training brand, committed to raising industry standards ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure
Parkwood Leisure provides bespoke management and professional support services for leisure, cultural, and health and ...
more company profiles
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Future-proofing
more showcases
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Fenix Group srl: Spas have evolved. So have their clients. Today, stepping into a spa is no longer just about seeking relaxation — it’s about enhancing well-being and providing a rejuvenating experience. Fenix Group srl
Barr+Wray: With 50 years experience B+W are the UK’s leading provider of Spa Engineering solutions and ideas for water and thermal experiences. Barr+Wray
Physical Company: As an industry leader, we provide a fantastic variety of fitness and gym equipment for commercial gyms; workout spaces and fitness studios as well as mind-body studios and equipment for therapists. Physical Company
More catalogues
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund): Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
Pure Energy Music: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
More
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
full directory
Property & Tenders
Padel Tennis Lease Opportunity
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Greenwood Family Theme Park for sale
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
More properties & tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
W3Fit North America
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Interbad
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
HCM Summit 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
FSB Cologne
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
More diary dates
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