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Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
The Fiji government has welcomed Kerzner International’s plans to develop a One&Only resort and residences
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
Four Seasons I, the first yacht by the luxury hotel and resort operator, will launch
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel in Belize is slated to open in 2026,
Dr Paul Bedford has announced the return of the Retention Convention, which will take place
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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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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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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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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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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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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
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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
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Featured press releases
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Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
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Slate news

Robert Thurman, an expert on Tibetan Buddhism and the spiritual director of Menla Retreat and
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has moved well beyond the clinic and spa operators represent the  fastest-growing
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing

Efteling has opened Hooghmoed, a new family drop tower designed to broaden the

Longevity has become one of the most debated concepts in contemporary wellness. From medical retreats
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Europe-wide distributor of non-invasive aesthetic technologies, Landsberg First Class Aesthetic, launches EXO Regentron Eyecontour device
What does a premium body composition experience actually look like? It starts with the measurement itself.
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Tanita Europe has launched the MC-800, a next-generation segmental body composition analyser designed to advance
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
HPO Tech has added a new model to its Zeugma hyperbaric chamber portfolio, the Zeugma
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
In spite of the Iran war, Six Senses is now taking reservations for September at
Spa design consultancy TLee Spas and Wellness has appointed Ana Goldstein-Kogan as senior architect and
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Design firm 4a Architekten has shared details of the recently-completed extension to the wellness facilities
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Research by the Health and Fitness Association suggests that 2026 will be another good year
Marriott International will debut The Luxury Collection Punta Cana resort in the Dominican Republic in
Viceroy is developing a resort with a rainforest spa on the Bocas del Toro peninsula
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
A wellness centre called Akari has opened in One Central, Dubai in the UAE, with
Construction management company Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed to lead the development of the
The Fiji government has welcomed Kerzner International’s plans to develop a One&Only resort and residences
The Chancery Rosewood has opened its doors, revealing the luxury hotel and Asaya Spa that
Four Seasons I, the first yacht by the luxury hotel and resort operator, will launch
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Caye Chapel in Belize is slated to open in 2026,
Dr Paul Bedford has announced the return of the Retention Convention, which will take place
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
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.
Featured press releases
Serco Leisure press release: Serco Leisure secures long term agreements with local authorities in Charnwood and Tunbridge Wells
Serco Leisure, in partnership with Leisure Solutions Community Trust (LSCT), is the new operator of six venues across Tunbridge Wells and Charnwood, further strengthening its growing national portfolio of community leisure services.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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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