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A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Rosewood has opened its first property in the Netherlands in the former 17th Century Palace
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Dorothy Purdew OBE, industry veteran and co-owner and chair of UK-based health spa chain Champneys,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
A world-scale, integrated resort is being planned for Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital city. Feature unique water
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
While the pandemic season has mostly concluded, its disruptive effects are still being felt around
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
Wellness festival Harvest Kaplankaya will return to Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey, from 11– 15 May
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
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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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Strength
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My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Kent news

A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
TMActive is launching a new Active Wellbeing Studio next month in Tonbridge, UK, specifically aimed
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Premium health and wellness group, David Lloyd Clubs, is set to open three new UK
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Kent Richards has announced a new business venture called Wellness World Global after more than
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has announced its newly elected board officers for 2025, including
Rosewood has opened its first property in the Netherlands in the former 17th Century Palace
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The Bannatyne Group says it has officially bounced back from the pandemic, with both turnover
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
The connection between exercise and inflammation has interested researchers since a study showed a spike
The first edition of the Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC), co-organised by Teamwork Hospitality and InSpaTime,
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
Trade body, the International Spa Association (ISPA), has appointed Todd Shaw and Ella Kent as
Dorothy Purdew OBE, industry veteran and co-owner and chair of UK-based health spa chain Champneys,
When Bannatyne acquired a former DW Fitness site in Broadstairs, Kent, it was with a
Industry figure Ella Kent has been appointed director of spa and wellness at Sea Island
A world-scale, integrated resort is being planned for Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital city. Feature unique water
The number of people taking part in outdoor exercise and recreation in the US reached
All gym, health club and other fitness subscriptions and memberships have been made tax-free in
Fitness operator, World Class Romania, has opened a new flagship health club and announced ambitious
Blue Run Spirits has released the first images of its planned distillery and visitor attraction
London Resort Company Holdings (LRCH), the company behind plans to build a theme park resort
Spa and wellness industry thought leaders gathered yesterday (26 January) at the Grow Well webinar
While the pandemic season has mostly concluded, its disruptive effects are still being felt around
A planning application has been submitted to Dover District Council for the creation of The
Kerala, India, has been selected as the location for the first-ever Tulah property – the
The International Spa Association (ISPA) championed dedication and innovation at its recent Las Vegas conference.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Science has nominated iFIT’s “Everest: A Trek to
Wellness festival Harvest Kaplankaya will return to Six Senses Kaplankaya, Turkey, from 11– 15 May
The 2022 World Spa and Wellness Convention will kick off this weekend, hosted from 3-4
A group of leading health and fitness companies in Romania have joined forces to launch
Simworx has appointed Paul Kent as its global business development manager. Kent joins the media-based
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
The re-opening of gyms in Wales has been pushed back by the country's First Minister
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: 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.
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: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
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Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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