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The Queensland Government has approved a masterplan that will enable the long-term expansion of Dreamworld
Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso and Spa, MGallery Collection has opened on the French island Île

Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

Jessica Sloyan, a wellness operations and training expert, has established an independent private training academy
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has broken

Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Wattbike has announced a new integration with EGYM, which enables the bikes to contribute to
Bellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept called Deepsense in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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HCM People
The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Profile
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
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Research
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
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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HCM People

Matt Parker

MD, Brio
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
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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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Profile
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Operator news

The Queensland Government has approved a masterplan that will enable the long-term expansion of Dreamworld
Bel Hotel Oléron Thalasso and Spa, MGallery Collection has opened on the French island Île

Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

Jessica Sloyan, a wellness operations and training expert, has established an independent private training academy
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has broken

Urban Gym Group has entered the Irish market with the acquisition of Iconic

Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Wattbike has announced a new integration with EGYM, which enables the bikes to contribute to
Bellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept called Deepsense in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch

OMA has completed a major transformation of New York's New Museum, creating a

Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Synergy – The Retreat Show, the global trade show for retreats, has launched a global
Phytomer, the French marine biotech skincare company, is relaunching its UK and Irish subsidiary business
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Places Leisure has exchanged contracts to build and operate a flagship £60m water and wellness
Marriott International has partnered with Fitwel, a healthy building certification system that aims to optimise
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The Republic of Ireland will become the latest market in PureGym’s expanding international portfolio, with
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, has launched a leadership coaching business aimed at helping
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
US high-value, low-price chain, Eos Fitness, has announced plans to pilot reformer Pilates in three
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
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
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
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
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
UK Active press release: UK Active letter to the Prime Minister
Dear Prime Minister, I am writing as the CEO of UK Active, to congratulate you on your appointment as Prime Minister and set out how the physical activity sector can work with your Government to drive change.
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
Diary dates
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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