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With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world

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

Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Deena Gillan

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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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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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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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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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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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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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
“For 5,000 years humans have been emotionally moved by artworks, but the relationship has always
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
A new immersive attraction designed to transport visitors into the final hours of ancient Pompeii
Technogym has announced the launch of the Run X World Treadmill Championship, the first world

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

Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Indoor cycling brand Wattbike has launched the latest edition of the AtomX, its commercial smart
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Hyrox, is joining forces with Les Mills, to offer bespoke training programmes to get gym-goers
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Corinthia Hotels has opened its first Italian property in a historic palazzo in Rome that
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
New York City-based real estate developer Continuum Company has announced it will build a new
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
Will Dean co-founder of Tough Mudder says he's reinventing personal training with a new venture
Vibrating tendons before cycling allows people to push harder without feeling mental strain, according to
A new strategic partnership between Swim England and Neurodiverse Sport (NdS) will strengthen neuro‑inclusive practice
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Racquet sports brand, Slazenger, has opened a new padel club in Blackburn and announces plans
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
Ian Mulcahey, global director of cities at Gensler, says its masterplan for a former military
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released two global reports calling on governments around the
One of the UK's  fastest-growing wellness companies, Healf, is collaborating with household  names from the
PureGym has announced a partnership with Hatch Athletic to upskill 3,000 PTs across its international
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
Everlast Gyms+ will be opening a site at shopping and leisure destination, Trafford Palazzo, early
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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: Active IQ
The UK’s leading Ofqual-recognised awarding organisation for the physical activity sector, Active IQ offers over ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: Exploring the core of i-Strength: How four digital resistance modes unlock personalised training for everyone
Spirit Fitness built the i-Strength adaptive strength training system around four distinct workout modes.
Directory
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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
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