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The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Design firm Heatherwick Studio and British lighting brand Tala have teamed up to create a
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Studio Apostoli has designed an immersive water-based spa experience called Arché Water Path Luxury Experience,
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
Work is underway on Central Bedfordshire Council’s £30 million leisure and community centre in Leighton
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, is due to open an additional
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The Maybourne Riviera has unveiled its second-ever wellness and longevity members club, Surrenne, at its
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Chair of Urban Gym Group, Jordy Kool, has acquired the rights to expand the TRIB3
Luxury French beauty brand Guerlain has announced a raft of partnerships and exclusive treatments at
12,300
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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
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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Specifier
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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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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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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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
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Featured press releases
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Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
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Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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Studio A news

The Yard Gym (TYG) is to become Nike Training’s official global training partner in a
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
Luxury members’ club Tramp has expanded into the fitness, health and wellness sector with the
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
The Spa at JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort and Spa has re-opened following a
Meraki Wellness, a new standalone 16,000sq ft wellness destination, will debut in Grand Cayman, Cayman
Nammos Resort and Residences Amaala will open in Q2 at Triple Bay in Saudi Arabia,
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Motegrotto Terme, Italy, has opened a thermal treatment centre
Playlist, parent company of Mindbody, Booker and Classpass, has merged with EGYM, supplier of AI-enabled
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Woolwich Waves leisure centre opened its doors on 1 January 2026, replacing the former Waterfront
A new wellness destination called Eha is due to open in Q3 of 2026 on
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Design firm Heatherwick Studio and British lighting brand Tala have teamed up to create a
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
Studio Apostoli has designed an immersive water-based spa experience called Arché Water Path Luxury Experience,
Third Space has unveiled further details of its 14th location, The Whiteley, which opens near
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Perth and Kinross Council has officially opened the £36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre – Scotland’s
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan in Ubud, Indonesia, has unveiled a new Fitness Hub,
Work is underway on Central Bedfordshire Council’s £30 million leisure and community centre in Leighton
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
The Spa at Dunluce Lodge in Northern Ireland, has partnered with local retreat company Seascape
Premium London health and fitness operator, Third Space, has opened a dedicated Hyrox Studio at
Terme Preistoriche Resort and Spa in Montegrotto Terme, Italy, is due to open an additional
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
A £24 million modernisation programme will get underway in Wandsworth, London as Places Leisure wins
The Maybourne Riviera has unveiled its second-ever wellness and longevity members club, Surrenne, at its
Middle East operator, Gymnation, has opened its largest club to date in Riyadh's Qurtubah district,
Wedding celebrations for multi-billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former TV journalist Lauren Sanchez have
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Urban Gym Group opened its first new site since acquiring Gymbox last October. The 22,000
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Chair of Urban Gym Group, Jordy Kool, has acquired the rights to expand the TRIB3
Luxury French beauty brand Guerlain has announced a raft of partnerships and exclusive treatments at
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Energym
At Energym, we’re redefining the role of fitness in a sustainable future. Our award-winning British ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
Featured press releases
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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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