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The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has published its first cookbook, built on the wellness retreat’s
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative engineering and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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
HCM magazine
First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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Company profiles
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ONS news

The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Hyrox has announced it will be working with a second charity in the upcoming season
International spa, wellness and longevity consultancy, BBSpa, will launch a new bathhouse called Atera in
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has published its first cookbook, built on the wellness retreat’s
Luxury boutique Pilates and wellness studio, X-Club, officially launches a 4,000sq ft flagship at Marylebone
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The LifeFit Group continues its buy and build strategy with the acquisition of the Fitness
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Finnish outdoor fitness equipment specialist, Omnigym, has partnered with charity, Emmaüs Solidarité, to launch an
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Mayah, a new personal care brand developed to be safe for mothers and mothers-to-be, has
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative engineering and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Until has opened its fourth club at Canary Wharf, in the iconic YY London building.
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
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: 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.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Epassi UK
For the last 23 years they have been on a mission to create a fitter, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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