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Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
The World Leisure Organization (World Leisure) has launched a podcast series as part of its
Liz Terry, CEO of Leisure Media, has announced the creation of The Spa and Wellness
The 17th World Leisure Congress will take place in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 12 to
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
The 16th World Leisure Hybrid Congress, taking place in April 2021, has been given the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
For those who missed VAC 2020 – the annual UK Conference for Visitor Attractions –
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
American broadcaster HBO plans Game of Thrones attraction in Northern Ireland, Leisure Media becomes the
FIBO Global Fitness, organiser of the FIBO portfolio of fitness shows, has announced a partnership
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) and Leisure Media have signed a strategic partnership designed to
The Belmond Cadogan hotel in London has provided a behind-the-scenes look at the bespoke collection
Leisure Media, publisher of business to business magazines for the global leisure industries, such as
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and Leisure Media have announced a partnership,
The current trend of incorporating wellness into design shows no signs of stopping as renderings
Humans spend 90 percent of their lives indoors, at home and work, but the wellness
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
By Liz Terry, CEO of Leisure Media Geraldine Howard was the best of us, she
Liz Terry, CEO of Leisure Media and editor of Spa Opportunities and Spa Business magazines,
A breakout discussion forum entitled “Galvanising career development, mentorship and internship programmes” took place on
After holding the first Global Wellness Institute roundtable in Wales in July, the organisation has
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage
With just 10 weeks to go until the biggest date in the physical activity sector
The new-look Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will aim to play a facilitating role in the
One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe head
Leisure Media chief executive Liz Terry MBE will today (5 May) be awarded an honorary
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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Interview
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
Editor's letter
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
Life Lessons
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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Research
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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Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Opinion
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
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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
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Leisure Media news

Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Anna Bjurstam, strategic advisor for Six Senses and founder of spa consultancy Raison d’Etre, told
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
As the HCM Summit 2025 gets underway, Leisure Media CEO and HCM editor, Liz Terry,
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The first HCM Summit has officially kicked off today (24 October) in the heart of
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Leisure Media has added another heavyweight to its line-up of CEOs for its inaugural HCM
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
Global publishing outfit, Leisure Media, has announced details of its new annual conference for decision-makers
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
The rapid advance of technology in all areas of life is putting societies in flux,
People can feel real, powerful benefits from having a gym or health club membership even
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Edinburgh’s new Meadowbank Sports Centre has opened after a five-year, £47m build which saw the
The World Leisure Organization (World Leisure) has launched a podcast series as part of its
Liz Terry, CEO of Leisure Media, has announced the creation of The Spa and Wellness
The 17th World Leisure Congress will take place in Dunedin, New Zealand, from 12 to
World Leisure Organization (WLO) has opened the entry process for its International Innovation Prize. Now
The 16th World Leisure Hybrid Congress, taking place in April 2021, has been given the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
For those who missed VAC 2020 – the annual UK Conference for Visitor Attractions –
The Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) and Leisure Opportunities have extended their strategic partnership. The extension
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has confirmed it is extending its partnership
American broadcaster HBO plans Game of Thrones attraction in Northern Ireland, Leisure Media becomes the
FIBO Global Fitness, organiser of the FIBO portfolio of fitness shows, has announced a partnership
Some of the UK's leading spa operators and consultants convened in Birmingham last week (14
The Swimming Teachers Association (STA) and Leisure Media have signed a strategic partnership designed to
The Belmond Cadogan hotel in London has provided a behind-the-scenes look at the bespoke collection
Leisure Media, publisher of business to business magazines for the global leisure industries, such as
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and Leisure Media have announced a partnership,
The current trend of incorporating wellness into design shows no signs of stopping as renderings
Humans spend 90 percent of their lives indoors, at home and work, but the wellness
Elevate, the new trade show which aims to unite sectors in tackling physical inactivity, kicks
By Liz Terry, CEO of Leisure Media Geraldine Howard was the best of us, she
Liz Terry, CEO of Leisure Media and editor of Spa Opportunities and Spa Business magazines,
A breakout discussion forum entitled “Galvanising career development, mentorship and internship programmes” took place on
After holding the first Global Wellness Institute roundtable in Wales in July, the organisation has
Chancellor George Osborne has today (8 July) unveiled plans for a new compulsory living wage
With just 10 weeks to go until the biggest date in the physical activity sector
The new-look Leisure Industry Week (LIW) will aim to play a facilitating role in the
One of the world’s leading technology entrepreneurs died last week (1 May) from severe head
Leisure Media chief executive Liz Terry MBE will today (5 May) be awarded an honorary
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Kodobi Ltd
Running a fast-paced fitness business while ensuring safety and compliance is no easy feat. That’s ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: 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
#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.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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