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Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Aromatherapy Associates has created a steam-activated essential oil blend called Support Breathe Shower Mist to
A collection of lighting from Paris-based designer Lucas Zito aims to reframe the idea of
The new Balera Collection sees design studio Studiotamat team up with ceramic artist Arianna De
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, has launched its
Intelligent Spas is inviting spa managers from around the world to take part in an
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
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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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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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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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
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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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Research
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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
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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Opinion
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MPs news

Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Anytime Fitness has opened a gym in Sydney Airport to support the 40 million travellers
Virgin Limited Edition, a brand by Virgin Hotels Collection, has announced it will open a
Minor Hotels will open its first hotel under new brand, The Wolseley Hotels, in New
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Aromatherapy Associates has created a steam-activated essential oil blend called Support Breathe Shower Mist to
A collection of lighting from Paris-based designer Lucas Zito aims to reframe the idea of
The new Balera Collection sees design studio Studiotamat team up with ceramic artist Arianna De
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
The Gym Group has announced it will expand its partnership pilot with Wellhub ahead of
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Conservation and hospitality company, Wilderness, which specialises in safari camps and lodges, has launched its
Intelligent Spas is inviting spa managers from around the world to take part in an
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Verdala Wellness Hotel, an integrated adults-only wellness resort, has opened in Malta, overlooking Rabat’s valleys
The publisher of industry magazine Spa and Wellness will host its 2025 Wellness Summit for
The Gym Group is celebrating successful half-year results – and the ongoing benefits of its
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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
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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
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
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: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Panatta Srl
Panatta's mission is to create machines that are aesthetically pleasing, functional and competitive in price ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Speedflex (UK press release: Inclusive Fitness in action: The Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible
Following the successful installation of the Speedflex Blade at Gym Possible, the UK based charity gym dedicated to making exercise accessible for people with physical disabilities, the innovative training solution has quickly become one of the facility’s
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the Player Gym at The Open, equipped by BLK BOX
The performance facility at Royal Birkdale gives the world’s leading golfers access to strength, conditioning, mobility and recovery equipment throughout Championship week.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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