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A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
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
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Elevate Arena
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Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
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)
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Yon-Ka Paris has created a retinol-inspired formula and ritual to target wrinkles and improve texture
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
With over 30 years of spa heritage, ELEMIS is uniquely positioned to lead the next
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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
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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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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
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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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
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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
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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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
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has unveiled its design for Eve Music Hall in Čepin, eastern
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
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
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Swiss cellular skincare and spa brand, Cellcosmet, has released its Hydra-Soothing Mask to meet what
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Aimed at consumers who are prioritising longevity and recovery, The Club provides an alternative way
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
In a city where delivery bikes are as common as sunshine, GymNation has done something
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The physical activity sector is at a crossroads. From the rise of obesity medications to
The founders of mindful fitness experience Sanctum – Luuk Melisse and Gab Olszewki – will
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Canadian operator Basecamp Resorts has revealed details for three new Nordic wellness hospitality sites under
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
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)
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Thirty-one research-backed strategies to positively influence spa guests ahead of their arrival have been published
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Yon-Ka Paris has created a retinol-inspired formula and ritual to target wrinkles and improve texture
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
With over 30 years of spa heritage, ELEMIS is uniquely positioned to lead the next
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
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HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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
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: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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 - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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