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The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Privately-owned hospitality company Nobis Hospitality Group will unveil a new Swedish wellness destination property called
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
Australian franchise, Body Fit Training (BFT), which is part of Xponential Fitness, has broken into
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts –
The final countdown is now on for the launch of the UK's first public floating
Dublin-based wellness company Järvi has introduced the Sauna Bottle, a heatproof water bottle designed to
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
A new Nordic-inspired contrast bathing experience is set to open in Liverpool in Q3, offering
Five-star Scottish countryside retreat Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Bishopton has lifted
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
Microbiome skincare and spa brand Esse Skincare has expanded its global footprint to reach the
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
A striking wood-fired hot tub has been unveiled by Koto, an architecture and design studio
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18)
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Nordic Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of its newest luxury hotel, Sommerro,
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Svart Eiendom AS, owner and developer of Svart, one of the world’s first energy-positive hotels,
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
For spa operators looking to offer a stand-alone experience – from wellness treatments and meditation
Skånes Djurpark zoo in southern Sweden is launching a glamping experience for guests this year.
In the depths of the French countryside sits 48° North Landscape Hotel, a holistic ecotourism
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
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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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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Profile
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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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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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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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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Scandinavia news

The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
The opening date for Disneyland Paris’ new World of Frozen land has been announced, along
Engineering entrepreneur, Matt Harford, has launched a new fitness, physical activity and community concept called
Privately-owned hospitality company Nobis Hospitality Group will unveil a new Swedish wellness destination property called
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Readers of the The Good Spa Guide have voted for their top eight spas in
The British Sauna Society will collaborate with Dr Martha Newson of London's University of Greenwich
Details have been revealed for the spa and wellness concept for The Newman in London
Global boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has posted a net loss of US$98.7 million for the
Australian franchise, Body Fit Training (BFT), which is part of Xponential Fitness, has broken into
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Fred Fitness – claiming to be the first gym to offer AI-driven, personalised workouts –
The final countdown is now on for the launch of the UK's first public floating
Dublin-based wellness company Järvi has introduced the Sauna Bottle, a heatproof water bottle designed to
Martin Seibold, CEO of LifeFit Group, has confirmed to HCM that the acquisition of the
A new Nordic-inspired contrast bathing experience is set to open in Liverpool in Q3, offering
Five-star Scottish countryside retreat Mar Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa Resort in Bishopton has lifted
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Chuck Runyon, CEO of Self Esteem Brands (SEB), has told HCM that rumours the company
Sandie Johannessen has been appointed the new group director of spa and wellness at Minor
Microbiome skincare and spa brand Esse Skincare has expanded its global footprint to reach the
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
A striking wood-fired hot tub has been unveiled by Koto, an architecture and design studio
Swedish fitness operator, Actic Fitness, has sold its German subsidiary – Actic Fitness GmbH – to
The winners of the World Spa & Wellness (WSW) Awards were announced at a gala
A study from the University of Illinois has found that when teenage girls (age 15-18)
HITIO Gym, which has experienced major success in Scandinavia, entered the UK market in 2022
Hyrox is a “fitness racing” concept that sees all levels of athletes compete in timed
Nordic Hotels & Resorts has announced the grand opening of its newest luxury hotel, Sommerro,
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Svart Eiendom AS, owner and developer of Svart, one of the world’s first energy-positive hotels,
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Chiva-Som, has announced Sandie Johannessen as the new director of health and wellness at Zulal
The winners of the World Spa and Wellness (WSW) Awards have been crowned as part
Attractions Management understands that MackNext, the innovation department of Mack Group, is working on a
For spa operators looking to offer a stand-alone experience – from wellness treatments and meditation
Skånes Djurpark zoo in southern Sweden is launching a glamping experience for guests this year.
In the depths of the French countryside sits 48° North Landscape Hotel, a holistic ecotourism
A new fitness industry event is looking to challenge the likes of FIBO with a
The pandemic’s outbreak caused many people to use time in nature as a coping mechanism
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
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
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