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FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Florida-based WellnessSpace Brands has unveiled the PolarWave Dry Plunge – new tech that delivers the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Pueblo Bonito Resorts will launch a luxury property and spa under its new brand, Pueblo
The SE Spa at Grand Velas Los Cabos in Mexico is offering nocturnal sound healing
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Specialist spa bath supplier Unbescheiden is responding to the growing popularity of cold water therapy
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
“Klafs has developed a new way for people to cool down,” says Phillip Rock, Klafs
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C, one of Korea’s leading real
Reform RX has developed a new digital Pilates reformer that provides users with biometric feedback
Spivi, which provides interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking to gyms, has added new
Athletes will be able to transform their hydration with Nix’s new Hydration Biosensor sweat patch.
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first Holmes Place Boutique Studio, which provides group classes in a small, intimate format,
Clarins has rebooted its personalised skincare range – called myBlend – with new products, spa
Science-led skincare brand Zelens has entered the spa market with a set of four new
Svart Eiendom AS, owner and developer of Svart, one of the world’s first energy-positive hotels,
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
Spa consultant, Diana Mestre, of Mestre and Mestre Spa and Wellness Consulting, is helping to
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
A buoyant EAG International has welcomed in the new decade as a well-rounded event with
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
French beauty brand, Caudalie, is opening its fourth London boutique spa in Notting Hill. The
Physical Company, a specialist equipment supplier based in the UK, has celebrated its thirtieth anniversary.
This winter, an innovative new wellness concept – Arctic Elements Lakeside Spa – will open
Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a dedicated fitness
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), WhiteWater will
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, Tamina Therme at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
As a new year approaches, Spa Opportunities editor Jane Kitchen highlights 19 of the most
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
The National Maritime Museum (NMM) in Greenwich, London has opened four new galleries in a
Officials at the San Antonio Zoo are expanding the 104-year-old visitor attraction, unveiling a US$200m
Minnesota’s new Bell Museum is set to reopen its doors to the public following a
A focus on ‘affordable luxury’ has seen health club operator The Bannatyne Group achieve its
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy and management firm WTS International is celebrating a longstanding client’s
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
12,300
HCM promotional features
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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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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
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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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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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
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
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Lockers
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Hot tubs
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Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Polar news

FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Florida-based WellnessSpace Brands has unveiled the PolarWave Dry Plunge – new tech that delivers the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Pueblo Bonito Resorts will launch a luxury property and spa under its new brand, Pueblo
The SE Spa at Grand Velas Los Cabos in Mexico is offering nocturnal sound healing
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Specialist spa bath supplier Unbescheiden is responding to the growing popularity of cold water therapy
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
“Klafs has developed a new way for people to cool down,” says Phillip Rock, Klafs
According to a number of recent studies, semaglutide weight-loss drugs can be effective in treating
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Les Mills is jumping into Mixed Reality with the launch of the Bodycombat XR workout,
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Eleven D&C, one of Korea’s leading real
Reform RX has developed a new digital Pilates reformer that provides users with biometric feedback
Spivi, which provides interactive displays, leaderboards, gamification and performance tracking to gyms, has added new
Athletes will be able to transform their hydration with Nix’s new Hydration Biosensor sweat patch.
Cold is the new hot in spa circles, but sceptics question whether the benefits of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The first Holmes Place Boutique Studio, which provides group classes in a small, intimate format,
Clarins has rebooted its personalised skincare range – called myBlend – with new products, spa
Science-led skincare brand Zelens has entered the spa market with a set of four new
Svart Eiendom AS, owner and developer of Svart, one of the world’s first energy-positive hotels,
Work has been completed on the redevelopment of Montreal's Biodome – a science museum which
Spa consultant, Diana Mestre, of Mestre and Mestre Spa and Wellness Consulting, is helping to
Being open to failure will help businesses survive in the Coronavirus landscape, according to Cathy
A buoyant EAG International has welcomed in the new decade as a well-rounded event with
Wellness company MYXfitness has become the latest company to launch an on-demand, at-home fitness offer,
French beauty brand, Caudalie, is opening its fourth London boutique spa in Notting Hill. The
Physical Company, a specialist equipment supplier based in the UK, has celebrated its thirtieth anniversary.
This winter, an innovative new wellness concept – Arctic Elements Lakeside Spa – will open
Healthcare charity Nuffield Health has partnered with equipment giant Technogym to launch a dedicated fitness
At this year’s IAAPA Expo Asia (IEA), formerly the Asian Attractions Expo (AAE), WhiteWater will
Just in time for its 10th anniversary, Tamina Therme at the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
As a new year approaches, Spa Opportunities editor Jane Kitchen highlights 19 of the most
A huge new water attraction has opened in Shanghai, China, incorporating elements of a theme
The National Maritime Museum (NMM) in Greenwich, London has opened four new galleries in a
Officials at the San Antonio Zoo are expanding the 104-year-old visitor attraction, unveiling a US$200m
Minnesota’s new Bell Museum is set to reopen its doors to the public following a
A focus on ‘affordable luxury’ has seen health club operator The Bannatyne Group achieve its
Spa, fitness and lifestyle consultancy and management firm WTS International is celebrating a longstanding client’s
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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…
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Future Fit
Since 1993, Future Fit have been consistently raising the bar when it comes to training ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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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