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Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that

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

GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
Oriele Frank is leaving Elemis, the company she co-founded 33 years ago with Linder Steiner,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, will leave his current position at his own request
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
EGYM has launched its new Business Suite, enabling fitness operators to manage their entire EGYM
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: 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: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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

Senior news

Experience design company, BRC Imagination Arts, has completed a transition that sees founder Bob Rogers
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that

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

GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment
The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Operational booking software company Trybe has appointed hospitality technology specialist Erica Martin as sales director
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
Managing director of awarding body, Active IQ, Jenny Patrickson, is leaving to focus on consultancy,
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Speedflex has launched a series of low-intensity workouts for its Blade machine, making functional, resistance-based
Oriele Frank is leaving Elemis, the company she co-founded 33 years ago with Linder Steiner,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Simon Casson, CEO of Corinthia Hotels, will leave his current position at his own request
Massage and wellness equipment manufacturer Earthlite has announced Rod Derifield will succeed Jim Chenevey as
Therme Group has appointed Tan Boon Khai as CEO of Therme Group Singapore, where he
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
Places Leisure has opened Epping Leisure Centre. Undertaken in partnership with Epping Forest District Council
Spa and leisure management software company Trybe has secured a US$30 million (€26.9 million, £21.6
ACE has released its top fitness trend predictions for 2026 in the US, along with
Lucknam Park Hotel and Spa, Emblems Collection, close to Bath in the UK, has relaunched
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Fitness race organiser, Hyrox, is now taking bookings for the Hyrox cruise – the first
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
Layan Life, the medical wellness retreat at Anantara Layan Phuket Resort in Thailand has introduced
RLA Global finds wellness hotels are demonstrating unexpected stability amid economic pressure, according to the
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
EGYM has launched its new Business Suite, enabling fitness operators to manage their entire EGYM
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Broadcaster and author, Professor Chris van Tulleken, was among the line-up of experts to give
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Everyone Active, Sarah Watts and Sandwell Leisure Trust were among those to be honoured at
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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: 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: Myzone
Myzone is a global pioneer of Motivation Technology (MoTech), redefining fitness by turning behavioural science ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Create PT press release: Create sets a new standard with its new personal training diploma
Create's new Personal Training Diploma is built on the depth, real-client practice and coaching judgement that turn a qualification into genuine readiness - taught as one continuous course so that every skill is reinforced and applied, not cleared once and forgotten.
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Studley Leisure Centre solar panel installation project begins
Stratford-on-Avon District Council is delighted to announce a new solar panel installation project at Studley Leisure Centre, marking an important step towards improving the sustainability of this valued community facility.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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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