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Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
German wet area specialist WDT Werner Dosiertechnik has created a cooling waterfall massage jet shower
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Vibration, compression, and red light - all in one handpiece - offer therapists a way
You may not have heard of NAD+ before – but this tiny molecule is fast
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help studios motivate
Kloodos has secured the global distribution rights for a futuristic photobiomodulation (PBM) pod that also
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
One&Only will unveil a new spa partnered with premium beauty brand Guerlain at its new
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
As cryotherapy takes the world by storm, founder of CET CryoSpas Colin Edgar shares his
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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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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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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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Hotel de France, located on the British Isle of Jersey, has created a wellness retreat
Fitness First UK is integrating red light therapy into its yoga and Pilates classes through
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Fitness First UK is embracing digital wellness technology by installing Kip’s tap-to-activate phone controls across
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Center Parcs’ Aqua Sana Forest Spa, Woburn Forest, UK, has transformed an unused space into
Myzone has unveiled three product innovations that are in development as part of its expanding
Ten minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that can shut down cancer
The Well HQ has teamed up with pelvic floor and bladder health specialist, Jude, to
In its fourth transaction of the year, Germany’s LifeFit Group has acquired three Elixia premium
German wet area specialist WDT Werner Dosiertechnik has created a cooling waterfall massage jet shower
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Vibration, compression, and red light - all in one handpiece - offer therapists a way
You may not have heard of NAD+ before – but this tiny molecule is fast
The World Avocado Organisation (WAO) has warned Wimbledon that banning avocados from its menus will
Starwood Hotels has opened its first 1 Hotel in Australia – 1 Hotel Melbourne –
Sport England has launched a £160 million fund to respond to the impact of climate
Growing the Health and Fitness Sector Together was the theme of this year’s EuropeActive European
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Kip (Keep It Peaceful) is a new company aiming to help people create better sleep
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts is set to launch its “most significant wellbeing offering” to date
A new £17m wellness and health centre in Leek, UK, will be funded by a
Ride manufacturer Vekoma showcased several new projects at IAAPA in November. Vekoma’s new Wizard of
Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and
Research from Imperial College London indicates that switching off a protein could lead to people
Boutique fitness software platform, Xplor Mariana Tek, has launched in-app gamification to help studios motivate
Kloodos has secured the global distribution rights for a futuristic photobiomodulation (PBM) pod that also
With the UK General Election imminent, industry strategist, Martyn Allison, says it’s time for the
More than 200 organisations and athletes in the UK have signed an open letter to
Atlanta-based boutique fitness software company, Xplor Mariana Tek, has kicked off a push for international
Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users
New legislation will change the way health clubs in the UK manage their membership process,
In a soft power exercise, politicians in the UK have been invited to take part
David Lloyd Clubs has created a class teaching its members how to switch off, in
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to unveil its biggest property and most impressive
UK Active has launched a programme designed to support the physical activity sector as it
UK operator, Bannatyne Group, has revisited one of its classic brands to launch a budget
One&Only will unveil a new spa partnered with premium beauty brand Guerlain at its new
FastFit EMS – a rapidly expanding chain of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) studios in the
Gymbox has introduced a series of new classes dedicated to improving mental health. The new
As cryotherapy takes the world by storm, founder of CET CryoSpas Colin Edgar shares his
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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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
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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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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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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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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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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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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
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
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
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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Opinion
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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.
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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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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Company profile: Create
Create is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards through ...
Supplier Showcases
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, now gives operators access to talent for every level of their business, thanks to a new strategic partnership with Jobs In. Fitness.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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