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Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already

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

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

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

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
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

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

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

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
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,
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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Strategy news

Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Expo 2030 Riyadh is being planned as a permanent visitor destination, with organisers confirming the
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already

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

PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

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

LVMH-owned beauty house Guerlain will launch up to five spas with partners a year as
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
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

As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring

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

US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
On unveiling a strong set of year-end results, PureGym CEO, Clive Chesser, says the low-cost
Sauna specialist Effe (formerly Effegibi) has introduced its new sauna and hammam collection, Baluar, designed
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
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,
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
Holistic design and architecture practice Mendil + Meyer, based in Arizona in the US, has
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Dr Jobst Müller-Trimbusch has been dismissed from his role as co-CEO of RSG Group. Müller-Trimbusch
LifeFit Group continues its buy-and-build strategy with the acquisition of Just Fit, which has 20
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Mandarin Oriental has appointed Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts in the world,
Curt and Tammy Tambornino have acquired Escape Fitness USA, adding to their portfolio of fitness
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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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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
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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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
Welcome to Elevate 2026
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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