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Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness. Under the partnership,
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Editor's letter
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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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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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Strength
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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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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London news

Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
London-based high-performance fitness club, ONE LDN, is raising funds for a multi-site expansion across London,
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
As part of its first hotel partnership, Mayrlife – the medical health resort company known
Premium London health club, KX Chelsea, is gearing up to unveil its most significant redevelopment
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Hotel owner-operator MCR Hotels is inviting the public to provide feedback on development plans for
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
Nuffield Health’s free programmes delivered social value of £166 million in 2025 and the company
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Urban Gym Group (UGG) has acquired Vondelgym Rotterdam, further strengthening its presence in one of
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Your Personal Training (YPT) has announced a new partnership with Anytime Fitness. Under the partnership,
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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: 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: Places Leisure
Places Leisure aims to enlighten our communities about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle in ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Output Sports
Output Sports provides performance technology for modern training facilities. Our integrated platform combines testing, monitoring ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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