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Scotland news

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Aire Ancient Baths London has partnered with the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Gaia Skincare, the female-founded wellness and spa brand, has strengthened its UK footprint with three
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
The new competition bouldering facilities at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, in Ratho are now
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
The Good Spa Guide has announced the winners of its 2024 Good Spa Guide Regional
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, outlined his predictions for the future of the
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Family-run Scottish hospitality group SimpsInns has announced plans to launch a new spa at The
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Luxury Hebridean organic spa brand Ishga recently had the honour of hosting her royal highness,
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
12,300
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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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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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Scotland news

The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the UK, has completed its renovation of
The Bannatyne Group has bought a premium health and wellbeing facility in Basingstoke, as part
NRG Gyms recently opened its first gym in Scotland taking the portfolio up to 13.
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Scotland’s oldest heated saltwater lido, Gourock Outdoor Pool, has ended the season with its traditional
Childhood trauma is linked to mental health problems and chronic pain in later life and
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
Stuart Angus, director of spa for Center Parcs UK and Ireland, has announced the launch
Therme Group has announced a strategic joint venture with private equity firm CVC Capital Partners
Gleddoch Golf and Spa Resort will open its renovated Imperia Spa in early June within
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Aire Ancient Baths London has partnered with the five-star Great Scotland Yard Hotel in London
The 2025 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has changed location to the upcoming Mandarin Oriental Downtown
The UK health and fitness industry is growing exponentially, with revenue up by 8.8 per
Gaia Skincare, the female-founded wellness and spa brand, has strengthened its UK footprint with three
The UK government has announced £100 million of new funding to support grassroots sports and
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland and Edinburgh Leisure are collaborating to launch a weekly club to
The new competition bouldering facilities at the Edinburgh International Climbing Arena, in Ratho are now
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has acquired Therme Erding – a vast 145,000sq ft wellbeing
Center Parcs is pursuing plans to develop its first-ever holiday village in Scotland. The proposed
The Good Spa Guide has announced the winners of its 2024 Good Spa Guide Regional
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
Industry figure Amy McDonald has been recognised with the Global Wellness Summit’s (GWS) coveted annual
Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, outlined his predictions for the future of the
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
The 2024 Spa Life Ireland event set new records, drawing 130 delegates from Ireland, the
Family-run Scottish hospitality group SimpsInns has announced plans to launch a new spa at The
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
The sixth annual Destination Deluxe Awards recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand, to honour the
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Luxury Hebridean organic spa brand Ishga recently had the honour of hosting her royal highness,
Friends from the leisure industry have been paying tribute to editor and lobbyist Jonathan Ives
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
The European College of Sports Science (ECSS) welcomes 3,000 academics to the University of the
Results are in for the latest Good Spa Guide (GSG) consumer survey, with this year's
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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