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The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Spa professionals see it every day: clients are arriving with more complex expectations. They are

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
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
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
LPG Group has created a new 55-minute body treatment called the Silhouette Reset, with a
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Dior has expanded its treatment menu with the introduction of the OZ Portable by OxygenCeuticals.
Yon-Ka Paris has developed a broad-spectrum suncream called SPF 50+ Mineral Fluid. The formula, which
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Obagi Medical has increased its retail opportunities now that its liquid exfoliator, Clenziderm M.D. Pore
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
AMRA Skincare has launched a sleep treatment programme called AMRA Chrononight for spas, integrating tailored
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has developed three body treatments to join its existing facial therapy
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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Editor's letter
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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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
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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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OTO news

The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
Sun protection is no longer just about shielding the skin, it's about enhancing it. Comfort
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
Peloton has made the strategic acquisition of Pilates start-up, Skōp, to support the expansion of
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Spa professionals see it every day: clients are arriving with more complex expectations. They are

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
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
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
LPG Group has created a new 55-minute body treatment called the Silhouette Reset, with a
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
Health club operators across Europe are under pressure to do more with less - retain
The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
Dior has expanded its treatment menu with the introduction of the OZ Portable by OxygenCeuticals.
Yon-Ka Paris has developed a broad-spectrum suncream called SPF 50+ Mineral Fluid. The formula, which
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Obagi Medical has increased its retail opportunities now that its liquid exfoliator, Clenziderm M.D. Pore
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
Eric Litman, CEO of New York-based lifestyle robotics company Aescape, has announced he'll be starting
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
AMRA Skincare has launched a sleep treatment programme called AMRA Chrononight for spas, integrating tailored
Skincare company Grown Alchemist has developed three body treatments to join its existing facial therapy
UK Active and This Girl Can have published a new guide to help fitness and
Proper Hospitality has introduced an extensive range of wellness programmes and retreats at two of
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
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HCM promotional features
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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: D2F Fitness
D2F Fitness specialises in providing fitness equipment tailored to your gym’s needs, but goes further ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Absolute Performance
Absolute Performance is one of the UK’s leading gym design and installation companies. We install ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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