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Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Four Seasons I, the first yacht by the luxury hotel and resort operator, will launch
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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Interview
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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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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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
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
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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 training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Spain news

Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights

Work is underway in Madrid on one of Europe’s most significant multi-functional complexes,

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
With increasing conversation around the negative health impact of a dysregulated nervous system the Nesa
Bathing facility operator Aire Ancient Baths has partnered with strategic investor Khemia to accelerate its
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Aman’s nine-deck superyacht, Amangati, is taking bookings for its debut season of Mediterranean voyages in
Five minutes more exercise each day and half an hour less sitting time each day
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
GOCO Hospitality has acquired Fivelements Retreat in Bali, Indonesia, which it plans to relaunch in
Zoe Wall has been appointed VP of wellness for AB Living Group.  With more than
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
UK-born functional fitness competition, Athx Games is entering a new chapter with a landmark four-year
Germaine de Capuccini has appointed Anke Menkhorst as CEO, as the company seeks to expand
Champneys has extended its partnership with global alternative investment manager Cheyne Capital, with £32 million
Iberian operator, Go Fit, has made its debut in Italy – at Turin’s former flower
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
European holistic wellbeing and health resort operator Lanserhof Group has received an investment worth €95
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Industry event W3Fit is taking place this week at the Higueron Hotel in Malaga, Spain.
Across Europe there are encouraging signs that governments are waking up to the value of
European operator, Go Fit has announced record profits and the investment of €150 million in
Wellbeing hospitality consultancy Lumina Wellbeing has curated a retreat in collaboration with Vietnam Detox –
A new flagship Buchinger Health Resort will open in 2029 in Roquefort-les-Pins on the Côte
European health and wellness group, Aspria, has confirmed it is taking on investment in order
Sew Handpan, an Italian manufacturer of handpans and other musical instruments, has launched a sculptural
Four Seasons I, the first yacht by the luxury hotel and resort operator, will launch
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched its first wellbeing collection and also
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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Company profile: Fitbench
Fitbench creates modular training solutions designed to support efficient, high-quality workouts in a wide range ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
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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
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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