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The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Global wellness brand Sensei has become the latest operator to embrace the growing trend of
Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
Pulse Fitness is delighted to announce the return of Liam Lister to its team of
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
MSpa is an industry leader in portable and inflatable spas. With over 20 models packed
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Triotech has secured a deal to supply its interactive ride technology for the SAGA Experience,
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
With a focus on globalisation, Magicline has officially launched its software in the UK. As
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), is partnering with Sport Alliance to undertake a survey
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
CryoAction has unveiled a new range of electric cryotherapy chambers with temperatures reaching as low
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
A 300m-long superyacht is set to launch in 2025, carrying a scientific "strike force" tasked
Studio Gad, an Israel-based architecture and design firm has created an eye-catching hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
With cleanliness and rigorous hygiene at the forefront of operators’ minds, Esthetica has launched the
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Mark Tweedie has been named as the new CEO of Community Leisure UK (CLUK), the
Andrew Frontini, principal and design director of Perkins and Will in Toronto, and his colleague
International sports and live entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG) has announced plans to build
The historic Terminal Warehouse, in the West Chelsea area of New York, is being transformed
Oxfordshire County Council has objected to plans for a multi-million-pound waterpark resort in Chesterton, UK,
X+Living have created a kids' activity centre in Shenzhen, China, that combines a mix of
Commuters in the Swedish capital of Stockholm are used to the rows of colourful, rental
Open Platform and JAJA Architects have won a competition to create a new multi-storey car-park
Partisans have unveiled their vision for a new community of the future where "small town
12,300
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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
HCM promotional features
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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
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
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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
HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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
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Catalogue Gallery
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Featured press releases
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Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
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Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Sporta news

The next Third Space club in London has been announced, slated to open in 2028.
Global wellness brand Sensei has become the latest operator to embrace the growing trend of
Fitness International has announced the acquisition of XSport Fitness, adding to its portfolio of brands,
Oman’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has revealed plans for an ambitious high-altitude
Universal Studios is assessing the feasibility of opening its first European resort in the UK,
The Gym Group has become the first fitness operator in the world to have its
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
Pulse Fitness is delighted to announce the return of Liam Lister to its team of
The King of Bhutan has announced plans to create a 1,000sq km economic hub inspired
Sport Alliance has named Erwin Korst vice president sales international. The appointment comes as the
The 15th annual Spa China Summit was recently held at the Ritz-Carlton in the northern
Wellness travel is one of the fastest-growing tourism segments globally and was most recently valued
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Children who take part in organised physical activity or sport over their first two school
MSpa is an industry leader in portable and inflatable spas. With over 20 models packed
Rebecca Passmore was promoted to MD of Pure Gym in September 2020 – the same
Triotech has secured a deal to supply its interactive ride technology for the SAGA Experience,
Nearly half (47 per cent) of men employed by fitness companies work in leadership roles
LA Fitness co-founder, David Turner, has acquired the assets and IPs of The Leisure Database
With a focus on globalisation, Magicline has officially launched its software in the UK. As
German software giant Magicline is shaking up the global fitness market and actively working on
In celebration of International Women’s Day, WIFA launches the most significant global advocacy campaign for
The Women in Fitness Association (WIFA), is partnering with Sport Alliance to undertake a survey
Xponential Fitness has secured a deal that will see its branded boutique studios being set
CryoAction has unveiled a new range of electric cryotherapy chambers with temperatures reaching as low
HCM understands that Fitness International, which operates more than 700 health clubs under the LA
A 300m-long superyacht is set to launch in 2025, carrying a scientific "strike force" tasked
Studio Gad, an Israel-based architecture and design firm has created an eye-catching hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Virgin Active has become the latest big-box operator to signal its intention to raise cash
An online fitness community, created by personal trainer and social media influencer, Talilla Henchoz, during
With cleanliness and rigorous hygiene at the forefront of operators’ minds, Esthetica has launched the
UK-based sauna specialist, Finnmark Sauna, has developed a mobile wellness experience comprised of a wood-burning
Mark Tweedie has been named as the new CEO of Community Leisure UK (CLUK), the
Andrew Frontini, principal and design director of Perkins and Will in Toronto, and his colleague
International sports and live entertainment company Oak View Group (OVG) has announced plans to build
The historic Terminal Warehouse, in the West Chelsea area of New York, is being transformed
Oxfordshire County Council has objected to plans for a multi-million-pound waterpark resort in Chesterton, UK,
X+Living have created a kids' activity centre in Shenzhen, China, that combines a mix of
Commuters in the Swedish capital of Stockholm are used to the rows of colourful, rental
Open Platform and JAJA Architects have won a competition to create a new multi-storey car-park
Partisans have unveiled their vision for a new community of the future where "small town
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
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: 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: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Swimming Teachers' Association (STA)
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) is a national governing body for swimming and a UK-registered ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: David Grey Rehab
Successful rehabilitation requires more than treatment alone. It requires the right environment to rebuild strength, restore movement and help people return to everyday life, training and sport with confidence. BLK BOX has partnered with David Grey Rehab...
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Pure Energy Music announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026
Pure Energy Music, the complete music and technology solution for the fitness industry, has been announced as Official Music Partner for Deka Manchester 2026, bringing music curated for fitness to one of the UK's largest fitness racing weekends.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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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