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Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres
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
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Organic Hebridean seaweed skincare company Ishga has unveiled a multi-use facial and hair oil called
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Hyperice, the recovery and movement-enhancement technology business, has entered into a partnership with health and
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
In the spa industry, maximising profitability hinges on booking system efficiency. Agilysys Spa, powered by
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
HCM magazine
Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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HCM People

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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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
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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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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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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Maxim news

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
People taking GLP-1 weight loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound may be
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
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
Nilo Spa Design has launched a dry flotation bed called Marea that uses 500 litres
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
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Gharieni Group has launched a new company, Cobotics Innovations, to create automated wellness experiences. The
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Organic Hebridean seaweed skincare company Ishga has unveiled a multi-use facial and hair oil called
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Theme Rains, the founder of skincare brand Synthesis Organics, will host a seven-day retreat at

G.M. COLLIN is delighted to announce its arrival at the Four Seasons Hotel

Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
KA Leisure is investing more than £1.2 million in a major capital improvement programme across
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
IHG has revealed details of the new Regent Spa and Wellness concept it intends to
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
A raft of operators have been in touch with Spa Business recently, to tell us
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Hyperice, the recovery and movement-enhancement technology business, has entered into a partnership with health and
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
New launch, Discover Collection, is a hospitality membership brand for consumers looking to travel with
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Don’t miss out on your chance to learn, grow and take the next step in
In the spa industry, maximising profitability hinges on booking system efficiency. Agilysys Spa, powered by
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
Company profiles
Company profile: IndigoFitness
IndigoFitness creates bespoke training spaces for commercial, education, public-sector, and specialist clients including the MoD ...
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
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
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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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