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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
Operational costs have increased due to US tariffs at all American spas surveyed, according to
The redesigned National Gallery Sainsbury Wing has opened in London Designed by Selldorf Architects in
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Ojmar, the European leader in smart lock manufacture, proudly presents the OTS20 Batteryless, the first
The 2024 G7 Summit is now underway at a destination spa resort in Puglia, Italy,
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
SpaSoft is an industry-leading, all-in-one spa and activity management solution developed specifically for the spa
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Cloud-based spa and amenity management software platform Book4Time has expanded its coverage for its integrated
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
Hand Picked Hotels (HPH) has launched its new Spa Therapist Apprenticeship programme, working alongside national
Achieving success takes tenacity. The right partners and processes are vital. What do successful gyms
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
RSG Group has announced that Hagen Wingertszahn and Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch will take over the
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
Modern spas use business management software for POS, marketing, bookings, financials and more. With all
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Featured supplier news: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
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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.
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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
RSG Group has announced plans to franchise its legacy brand, McFit, in order to tap
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
North Herts Council in the UK is set to deliver one of the nation's largest
Operational costs have increased due to US tariffs at all American spas surveyed, according to
The redesigned National Gallery Sainsbury Wing has opened in London Designed by Selldorf Architects in
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
Improvements in life expectancy in Europe have slowed according to a study published in The
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Investing in employee health could create US$11.7 trillion in global economic value, according to a
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
With 2.8 million people in the UK economically inactive due to long-term sickness, the government
Purpose Brands, the US$3.7 billion company formed by the merger of Orangetheory Fitness and Self
UK Active has written to chancellor, Rachel Reeves, asking for measures to offset the cost
The Food, Diet and Obesity Committee has published a report calling for the British government
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Ojmar, the European leader in smart lock manufacture, proudly presents the OTS20 Batteryless, the first
The 2024 G7 Summit is now underway at a destination spa resort in Puglia, Italy,
Formerly known as Gantner Ticketing, Vintia is a state-of-the-art ticketing and booking solution for the
Self Esteem Brands (SEB), owner of Anytime Fitness, has released year-end results which show year-on-year
The ICO has ruled that eight leisure operators have been unlawfully processing the biometric data
SpaSoft is an industry-leading, all-in-one spa and activity management solution developed specifically for the spa
Pure Gym’s holding company, Pinnacle Bidco plc, has set out to raise £805m through issuing
Cloud-based spa and amenity management software platform Book4Time has expanded its coverage for its integrated
Self Esteem Brands (SEB) has confirmed the launch of its new brand, SUMHIIT Fitness (pronounced
Big news today from Apple’s WWDC2023 event in Cupertino, where the company revealed plans to
Hilton Hotels & Resorts will expand its luxury Conrad Hotels & Resorts brand with a
Hand Picked Hotels (HPH) has launched its new Spa Therapist Apprenticeship programme, working alongside national
Achieving success takes tenacity. The right partners and processes are vital. What do successful gyms
Lucy Frazer has replaced Michelle Donelan as culture secretary at the UK's newly-named Department for
Octonic has released the 2.0 iteration of its VR treadmill running experience, which is compatible
RSG Group has announced that Hagen Wingertszahn and Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch will take over the
New laws designed to step up protection against terrorism at the UK's leisure facilities are
Thermal wellbeing organisation and developer Therme Group has partnered with the Incheon Free Economic Zone
The UK government has announced it will subsidise energy bills by at least 50 per
The UK government has announced it will cut energy bills by at least half for
Modern spas use business management software for POS, marketing, bookings, financials and more. With all
The company behind fitness aggregator Hussle – Sandcroft Avenue Ltd – has collapsed, owing £5,362,000.
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
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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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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: 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: Gharieni Group
With a presence in 140+ countries, Gharieni is trusted by the world’s most prestigious professional ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Everyone Active
Everyone Active's aim is to get communities active, engaged and entertained through our wide-ranging activities ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Diary dates
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