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Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
12,300
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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HCM People

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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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
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: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
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Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
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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.
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Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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MEA news

Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Mass protests have been taking place since Monday 1 June in Albania over the development
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
International industry lobbying associations are calling for physical activity and strength training to be deeply
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
Researchers in the US have identified an antibody which could greatly reduce the loss of
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
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: 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.
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: Les Mills UK
Every week, millions of people get fit in 21,000 clubs, across 100 countries with the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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