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The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Omnisens has revealed a range of elixirs and supplements called Pure, for a sensory and
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
As the professional beauty landscape accelerates toward high-performance, results-oriented treatments, technology is becoming a central
You may not have heard of NAD+ before – but this tiny molecule is fast
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Italian architecture firm ABCPlus Studio has revealed plans for an environmentally-conscious mixed-use destination near the
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Banyan Group has launched its rainforest-inspired 338-room Mandai Rainforest Resort within the 126-hectare Mandai Wildlife
Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Comfort Zone, professional Italian skincare and spa brand and certified B Corp, has unveiled two
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Luxury marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has refreshed and expanded its water-resistant AlgoProtect suncare
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Basic-Fit CEO, Rene Moos, says 2024 is “going to plan” as the low-cost operator continues
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has added the CellLift Neck and Décolleté Cream
Comfort Zone has introduced the next generation of its pro-ageing Skin Regimen range, now rebranded
Swiss skincare and spa brand Swissline is marking its 35th anniversary with the launch of
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
John Foy has been appointed operations director for Saudi Arabian operator, IN2 Fitness. Foy has
A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively
Swissline has enhanced its Cell Shock Age Intelligence Collection with the introduction of the Never-Creased
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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
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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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
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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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Mature news

The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has published a non-regulatory global industry framework designed to ensure
Nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand OSKIA has unveiled an eye cream called Midnight Eye Q, which has
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Omnisens has revealed a range of elixirs and supplements called Pure, for a sensory and
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
The Gym Group has exceeded expectations with its 2025 results and upgraded the outlook, with
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
As the professional beauty landscape accelerates toward high-performance, results-oriented treatments, technology is becoming a central
You may not have heard of NAD+ before – but this tiny molecule is fast
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Blantyre Capital has sold half of its shares in The Gym Group to new and
According to a new report by McKinsey Health Institute, the potential social and economic impacts
The Gym Group will be continuing to follow its Next Chapter strategy going forward and
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Italian architecture firm ABCPlus Studio has revealed plans for an environmentally-conscious mixed-use destination near the
Exercise can reduce the risk of cancer relapse more effectively than drugs, according to new
Banyan Group has launched its rainforest-inspired 338-room Mandai Rainforest Resort within the 126-hectare Mandai Wildlife
Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
1Rebel has announced it will be opening a flagship site in Chelsea this summer, along
Comfort Zone, professional Italian skincare and spa brand and certified B Corp, has unveiled two
The stock market has reacted favourably to The Gym Group’s year-end results which reflect strong
Luxury marine skincare and spa brand Thalion has refreshed and expanded its water-resistant AlgoProtect suncare
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
Basic-Fit CEO, Rene Moos, says 2024 is “going to plan” as the low-cost operator continues
Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has added the CellLift Neck and Décolleté Cream
Comfort Zone has introduced the next generation of its pro-ageing Skin Regimen range, now rebranded
Swiss skincare and spa brand Swissline is marking its 35th anniversary with the launch of
The Health and Fitness Association’s new 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic
The Gym Group’s Next Chapter strategy is delivering results and the and the UK-based operator
John Foy has been appointed operations director for Saudi Arabian operator, IN2 Fitness. Foy has
A new study by the University of Sydney is one of the first to objectively
Swissline has enhanced its Cell Shock Age Intelligence Collection with the introduction of the Never-Creased
Peloton has secured a critical US$1bn five-year loan to shore up its finances. The loan
Having good levels of cardiorespiratory fitness cuts disease and premature death by 11 to 17
Short-term incentives to exercise, such as using daily reminders, rewards or games, can lead to
Social enterprise, Places Leisure, which is part of the Places for People Group, has appointed
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Alliance Leisure
The company’s core business is the provision of facility development and support for local authorities, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Eleiko Group AB
Eleiko continues to innovate and craft world-class strength equipment designed to help people perform better ...
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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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