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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
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Talking point
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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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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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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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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Opinion
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
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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
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
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
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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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SHop news

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
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Organic Hebridean skincare brand Ishga, which harvests its seaweed on the Isle of Lewis in
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Toverland theme park in the Netherlands has announced a €98m expansion programme that will
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
A former neuroscientist and psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore, Dr Sharon Blackie,
A wellness club opens on London’s River Thames in June, offering luxury facilities and personalised
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
World of Frozen has opened at Disney Adventure World in Disneyland Paris with new offerings
Capella Hotels and Resorts has launched its first hotel in Japan, Capella Kyoto, in the
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
Banyan Tree is adding Connection Retreats – immersive wellbeing journeys for small groups – to
Hôtel Crillon Le Brave has announced it has partnered with dietitian-nutritionist and naturopath Claire Borwin
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
A report from UK Active and Les Mills has found that 43 per cent of
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has announced it will launch an industry job board to
Some 10,000 consumers across five continents have been questioned about their fitness habits for the
Eynsham Baths in the Cotswolds, UK, will host a resilience retreat in partnership with practitioners
A social third space called Lore Bathing Club has opened in New York City’s NoHo
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Company profiles
Company profile: Study Active
Study Active is a UK leading provider of health & fitness qualifications including Gym Instructing ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Peak Pilates UK<br>(distributed by Gymkit UK)
Peak Pilates, founded in the US in the early 1990s and now part of Mad ...
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
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
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
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
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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