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CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
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
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In the spa and wellness world, luxury is defined by the details – and your
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Software company Trybe has integrated with restaurant booking and table management platform TablePath for streamlined
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
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Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Trowbridge pupils create lasting legacy at time capsule event
Pupils from schools across Trowbridge have come together to bury a time capsule at the site of the town’s new leisure centre, capturing a snapshot of life in 2026 for future generations.
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Operations news

CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
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
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,

The turnaround at Xponential Fitness is yet to bear fruit, as Q1 revenues

Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
International hospitality and leisure advisory firm RLA Global, known for its industry reports on wellness
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Places Leisure has announced a new strategic partnership with COPA as the preferred apprenticeship delivery
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In the spa and wellness world, luxury is defined by the details – and your
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
EGYM Hussle and Edinburgh Leisure have entered a long-term partnership arrangement which will boost corporate
G.M. Collin has launched its Vaskotonic Advanced Serum for sensitive skin that is prone to
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Software company Trybe has integrated with restaurant booking and table management platform TablePath for streamlined
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
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1 - 40 of 12,300
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Company profiles
Company profile: Gladstone Software
Gladstone’s software is built to streamline operations, reduce admin burden, and boost engagement. Operators can ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Trowbridge pupils create lasting legacy at time capsule event
Pupils from schools across Trowbridge have come together to bury a time capsule at the site of the town’s new leisure centre, capturing a snapshot of life in 2026 for future generations.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Aberdeen Sports Village
When Aberdeen Sports Village set out to upgrade its gym offering, the goal was to create a more motivating, versatile and high-performing training environment for its diverse member base.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
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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