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Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Mecotec GmbH, a global cryotherapy technology supplier, and US franchise leader Restore Hyper Wellness have
US-based spa and massage equipment specialist Earthlite has announced a new partnership with investment firm
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced the opening of its first
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Ancestral Handmade Hotels is a brand-new regenerative wellness hotel concept seeking to revive and celebrate
Sustainable spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone has refreshed its Hydramemory collection to restore and
Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest luxury hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, has announced the grand opening
Nordic Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of its newest luxury hotel, Sommerro,
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
Nordic Hotels & Resorts is creating an urban wellness retreat in Norway’s capital city of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
US-based halotherapy equipment supplier Halotherapy Solutions has introduced a new HaloIR ADA (American Disabilities Act)
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
With 24 soaking pools terraced along the San Juan River, The Springs Resort & Spa
As a wave of spas reopen around the world, it’s clear the industry is going
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects have converted a former 1920s bank building in Tokyo into what
BXBstudio Bogusław Barnaś and Studio Projektowe Paweł Jarosz have designed a house that is aimed
Niall McLaughlin Architects have been chosen to design a new, multi-purpose auditorium and public space
A sports centre in Barcelona, designed by Anna Noguera and Javier Fernandez, has won awards
A study has offered new evidence of the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health
LABS Collective is transforming the Grade-II listed Victoria House in Holborn, London, into a 200,000sq
London-based CryoAction is expecting to quadruple its business in the next year or so, as
A new carbon neutral and nature-based neighbourhood designed by SLA and Biecher Architectes is to
With the wellness tourism sector spreading globally, geographic destinations around the world are seeking to
The French cruise company Ponant has partnered with the Musée du Louvre to create two
Danish architecture office Henning Larsen have won an international competition to design a 5.5 million
British hospitality group New World Trading Company (NWTC) has launched The Florist – a gardenesque
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax, Canada, is moving to a new waterfront
Sofitel Villa Borghese Rome is on track to launch this summer, following an extensive renovation
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como opened this week, following the renovation of the historic lakefront
New York-based architecture firm REX have released the last set of renderings for the Necklace
The Hôtel de Berri, a former townhouse newly outfitted by French art director and interior
Arada has unveiled the final details on its Aljada Central Hub mega-development. The futuristic complex,
Italian wellness company QC Terme has opened its first location outside of Italy in the
London practice Baharash Architecture have designed three self-sustaining biodome attractions for the United Arab Emirates
A new restaurant brand from the creator of the hugely popular Paper Moon chain has
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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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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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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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Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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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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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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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Insight
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
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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
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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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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
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
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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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Company profiles
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Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Featured press releases
Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
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OCL news

Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
A wellness-focused mega development in London has received full planning consent, with the scheme expected
Mecotec GmbH, a global cryotherapy technology supplier, and US franchise leader Restore Hyper Wellness have
US-based spa and massage equipment specialist Earthlite has announced a new partnership with investment firm
English countryside hotel and club Estelle Manor has unveiled its new 3,000sq m Roman-inspired bathhouse
Luxury hotel operator Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG) has announced the opening of its first
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Ancestral Handmade Hotels is a brand-new regenerative wellness hotel concept seeking to revive and celebrate
Sustainable spa and skincare brand Comfort Zone has refreshed its Hydramemory collection to restore and
Nordic Hotels & Resorts’ newest luxury hotel in Oslo, Sommerro, has announced the grand opening
Nordic Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of its newest luxury hotel, Sommerro,
Medicover, the private medical insurance provider, has acquired the Polish network of budget gym mega-brand
Nordic Hotels & Resorts is creating an urban wellness retreat in Norway’s capital city of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
US-based halotherapy equipment supplier Halotherapy Solutions has introduced a new HaloIR ADA (American Disabilities Act)
A major new initiative will look to strengthen and unite the fitness industry's voice in
With 24 soaking pools terraced along the San Juan River, The Springs Resort & Spa
As a wave of spas reopen around the world, it’s clear the industry is going
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Ever since the UK's leisure facilities were closed on "lockdown day" – 20 March –
Claesson Koivisto Rune Architects have converted a former 1920s bank building in Tokyo into what
BXBstudio Bogusław Barnaś and Studio Projektowe Paweł Jarosz have designed a house that is aimed
Niall McLaughlin Architects have been chosen to design a new, multi-purpose auditorium and public space
A sports centre in Barcelona, designed by Anna Noguera and Javier Fernandez, has won awards
A study has offered new evidence of the association between cardiorespiratory fitness and brain health
LABS Collective is transforming the Grade-II listed Victoria House in Holborn, London, into a 200,000sq
London-based CryoAction is expecting to quadruple its business in the next year or so, as
A new carbon neutral and nature-based neighbourhood designed by SLA and Biecher Architectes is to
With the wellness tourism sector spreading globally, geographic destinations around the world are seeking to
The French cruise company Ponant has partnered with the Musée du Louvre to create two
Danish architecture office Henning Larsen have won an international competition to design a 5.5 million
British hospitality group New World Trading Company (NWTC) has launched The Florist – a gardenesque
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia in Halifax, Canada, is moving to a new waterfront
Sofitel Villa Borghese Rome is on track to launch this summer, following an extensive renovation
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como opened this week, following the renovation of the historic lakefront
New York-based architecture firm REX have released the last set of renderings for the Necklace
The Hôtel de Berri, a former townhouse newly outfitted by French art director and interior
Arada has unveiled the final details on its Aljada Central Hub mega-development. The futuristic complex,
Italian wellness company QC Terme has opened its first location outside of Italy in the
London practice Baharash Architecture have designed three self-sustaining biodome attractions for the United Arab Emirates
A new restaurant brand from the creator of the hugely popular Paper Moon chain has
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Ziva Strength
Ziva is an elite-performance fitness brand that designs, manufactures, delivers, and services premium resistance training, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: The Fitness Group Education
The Fitness Group Education was launched in 2016 by Steven Dick and Scott Agnew....
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Everyone Active press release: Everyone Active celebrates Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day with wellness events across UK
A nationwide celebration for the upcoming Summer Solstice and International Yoga Day will take place at Everyone Active facilities across the country on Friday, 19 June 2026.
Featured press releases
Zynk Design press release: Gym lighting design: how to specify lighting that motivates members
Gym lighting design is one of the most underrated tools an operator has, and one of the most commonly mishandled.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
22-23 Jun 2026
WX Wakefield , Wakefield, United Kingdom
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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