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RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
Novak Djokovic, one of the most successful tennis players in history, is backing an innovative
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Qatari wellness destination Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som has developed a new retreat to help
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has switched locations from Qatar to Miami in light of
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful
Qatari wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, is supporting guests on their journey during
Swiss health and wellness brand Clinique La Prairie has opened a Longevity Hub at The
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
GOCO Hospitality, global wellness consulting, development and management company, has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Nicholas
Spa and hotel textiles supplier BC SoftWear has entered a new partnership with Iris Be
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Integrative health and wellness resort operator Chiva-Som based in Hua Hin, Thailand, has announced the
The first edition of the Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) took place last week at St
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som – claimed to be the world’s first resort to showcase
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Established wellness resort brand Chiva-Som is preparing to operate and manage its first international location
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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Editor's letter
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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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
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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
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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
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Life Lessons
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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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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
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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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Qatar news

RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
The Rosewood Doha’s social wellbeing club, Asaya, has opened in Qatar, offering hotel guests and
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
Fitness First Middle East has reopened its iconic Dubai Media City site, which closed in
Novak Djokovic, one of the most successful tennis players in history, is backing an innovative
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
Developer Rockwell Island Development Group (RIDGE) has appointed five-star, global hospitality brand Banyan Tree to
Eight of the world’s leading spa operations were honoured at the annual World Spa and
A major new wellness retreat called Surrenne is coming to Knightsbridge, London, this April, according
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its annual Future of Wellness report, forecasting what
Global hotel owner, operator and investor Minor Hotels is expanding its luxury Anantara brand’s footprint
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
JD Gyms, part of listed company, JD Sports Fashion plc, has sold UAE health club
Qatari wellness destination Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som has developed a new retreat to help
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has switched locations from Qatar to Miami in light of
Organisers behind the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) have confirmed award-winning music producer Timbaland as a
The World Spa Awards – the global initiative designed to celebrate and reward excellence in
Work is underway to realise a new Rixos resort in Dubai following a partnership between
Seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for the 2023
GymNation, which was acquired by JD Gyms in 2022, has opened its latest health club
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that Jeremy Jauncey, founder and CEO of Beautiful
Qatari wellness destination, Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, is supporting guests on their journey during
Swiss health and wellness brand Clinique La Prairie has opened a Longevity Hub at The
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has appointed Cathy Feliciano-Chon – a leading brand development and
GOCO Hospitality, global wellness consulting, development and management company, has appointed seasoned hospitality executive Nicholas
Spa and hotel textiles supplier BC SoftWear has entered a new partnership with Iris Be
Sport for Health, a collaboration between The World Health Organization (WHO), FIFA and Qatar’s Ministry
UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
FS8, the fitness concept combining Pilates, toning exercises and yoga from functional training franchiser F45,
Pure Gym says it will open over 20 gyms across the UAE, with the first
Integrative health and wellness resort operator Chiva-Som based in Hua Hin, Thailand, has announced the
The first edition of the Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) took place last week at St
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som – claimed to be the world’s first resort to showcase
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Established wellness resort brand Chiva-Som is preparing to operate and manage its first international location
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
Boutique boxing gym brand BXR London will open its second full-service club in London next
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
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Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
MyZone press release: Myzone Go expands operator opportunity with Garmin integration
Myzone has announced a significant expansion of its MoTech (Motivation Technology) platform, as Myzone Go integration with Garmin goes live.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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