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Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
The Morozko Mineral Bath with Hydrogen offers a plunge experience in an elliptical stainless steel
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
12,300
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: 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.
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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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

SOM news

Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Global Wellness Day (GWD) will mark its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with
Global luxury hospitality brand, Six Senses, has partnered with longevity healthcare provider, HUM2N, to launch
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
Hoshino Resorts has developed a “Cool-down onsen soak” programme at properties with Japanese onsen facilities
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Atmantan Wellness Centre, an integrative wellness destination in Mulshi, near Pune in India, is expanding
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
A recent survey by the UK Spa Association (UKSA) into the industry’s approach to cancer
Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
Fitness Worx Gyms has confirmed work is underway on its 10th site, which will open
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
The Morozko Mineral Bath with Hydrogen offers a plunge experience in an elliptical stainless steel
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: 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.
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: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco International press release: How i-Strength redefines strength training
For decades, strength training equipment at commercial fitness facilities has remained virtually unchanged: rows of pin-selected weight stacks, heavy plates, and racks of dumbbells. i-Strength is here to change the game with its adaptive strength training system.
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: 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
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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