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The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Madonna,
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
British makeup artist Pat McGrath has been honoured with a DBE by the Queen for
Staff at the Getty Museum have come up with a novel way to engage with
Destination spa Lefay will open its second luxury eco spa resort in the Italian Dolomites
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
As a new year approaches, Spa Opportunities editor Jane Kitchen highlights 19 of the most
Destination spa Lefay has announced plans for a second location, Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti,
SHoP Architects have completed an extensive renovation of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on New York’s
Boutique hospitality group Sereno Hotels has announced the opening of Il Sereno Lago di Como
Jopp AG, the wellness group which operates nine Hard Candy fitness clubs under a franchise
Last month saw the launch of what’s claimed to be the most extensive wellness and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Renowned London nightclub Annabel’s is to be given a new lease of life with plans
Pound is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. Created
An anti-ageing solution designed to visibly reduce wrinkles and expression lines has been launched by
A behavioural analysis survey exploring what motivates gymgoers to stay focused on their fitness goals
Madonna’s Hard Candy Fitness brand is reportedly eyeing up expansion throughout Latin America, amid media
Surrealist film director David Lynch has directed an advertisement for US$50 (€37, £29) nail polish
Merlin Entertainments has launched its first attraction in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a Madame
The Hard Candy Fitness (HCF) chain started by Madonna and New Evolution Ventures chair Mark
ukactive has announced three more speakers for this year’s Flame Conference and Ball which take
Hilton Worldwide has expanded its presence in Beijing with the opening of the Chinese capital's
Hard Candy Fitness, the international premium fitness club chain founded by music icon Madonna –
International locker designer FitInteriors has been chosen as supplier for the locker rooms and lounge
The Italian sports locker designer Fit Interiors has been appointed locker and furniture supplier for
Image: Madonna founded the fitness chain in 2010 Hard Candy Fitness - the chain founded
Image: Pop star Madonna is the driving force of Hard Candy Hard Candy Fitness -
Madonna - in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, chair of New
New Evolution Ventures (NeV) is to partner with fitness industry veterans Kirk and John Galiani
UFC Gym opened its third site in March, in Corona, California, US. A brand extension
Madonna's third Hard Candy Fitness club will be located in St Petersburg, Russia, it has
Pop star Madonna will open a Hard Candy Fitness Center in St. Petersburg, Russia later
New Evolution Ventures (NEV) has announced that it will open the second Hard Candy-branded health
US-based operator Crunch has unveiled its third club in southern Florida with the opening of
Madonna is teaming with the founder of the US health club chain 24 Hour Fitness
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is teaming up with her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, to launch a
The Astoria Theatre, the famous music venue on Charing Cross Road in London, is soon
The Trisara resort and spa in Phuket, Thailand, has begun a new partnership with a
Sports trust SOLL Leisure’s health club brand SOLLutions Health & Fitness has created a list
The museums and galleries sector in Manchester is set to receive £574,500 in funding from
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Profile
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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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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Madonna news

The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Timbaland, Platinum Grammy Award-winning producer, who's worked with artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliott, Madonna,
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
British makeup artist Pat McGrath has been honoured with a DBE by the Queen for
Staff at the Getty Museum have come up with a novel way to engage with
Destination spa Lefay will open its second luxury eco spa resort in the Italian Dolomites
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
As a new year approaches, Spa Opportunities editor Jane Kitchen highlights 19 of the most
Destination spa Lefay has announced plans for a second location, Lefay Resort and Spa Dolomiti,
SHoP Architects have completed an extensive renovation of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on New York’s
Boutique hospitality group Sereno Hotels has announced the opening of Il Sereno Lago di Como
Jopp AG, the wellness group which operates nine Hard Candy fitness clubs under a franchise
Last month saw the launch of what’s claimed to be the most extensive wellness and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Renowned London nightclub Annabel’s is to be given a new lease of life with plans
Pound is a full-body cardio jam session, combining light resistance with constant simulated drumming. Created
An anti-ageing solution designed to visibly reduce wrinkles and expression lines has been launched by
A behavioural analysis survey exploring what motivates gymgoers to stay focused on their fitness goals
Madonna’s Hard Candy Fitness brand is reportedly eyeing up expansion throughout Latin America, amid media
Surrealist film director David Lynch has directed an advertisement for US$50 (€37, £29) nail polish
Merlin Entertainments has launched its first attraction in the Chinese capital of Beijing, a Madame
The Hard Candy Fitness (HCF) chain started by Madonna and New Evolution Ventures chair Mark
ukactive has announced three more speakers for this year’s Flame Conference and Ball which take
Hilton Worldwide has expanded its presence in Beijing with the opening of the Chinese capital's
Hard Candy Fitness, the international premium fitness club chain founded by music icon Madonna –
International locker designer FitInteriors has been chosen as supplier for the locker rooms and lounge
The Italian sports locker designer Fit Interiors has been appointed locker and furniture supplier for
Image: Madonna founded the fitness chain in 2010 Hard Candy Fitness - the chain founded
Image: Pop star Madonna is the driving force of Hard Candy Hard Candy Fitness -
Madonna - in partnership with her manager Guy Oseary and Mark Mastrov, chair of New
New Evolution Ventures (NeV) is to partner with fitness industry veterans Kirk and John Galiani
UFC Gym opened its third site in March, in Corona, California, US. A brand extension
Madonna's third Hard Candy Fitness club will be located in St Petersburg, Russia, it has
Pop star Madonna will open a Hard Candy Fitness Center in St. Petersburg, Russia later
New Evolution Ventures (NEV) has announced that it will open the second Hard Candy-branded health
US-based operator Crunch has unveiled its third club in southern Florida with the opening of
Madonna is teaming with the founder of the US health club chain 24 Hour Fitness
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is teaming up with her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, to launch a
The Astoria Theatre, the famous music venue on Charing Cross Road in London, is soon
The Trisara resort and spa in Phuket, Thailand, has begun a new partnership with a
Sports trust SOLL Leisure’s health club brand SOLLutions Health & Fitness has created a list
The museums and galleries sector in Manchester is set to receive £574,500 in funding from
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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
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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