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Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St Moritz, in Switzerland, has partnered with regenerative medicine provider
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Remedy Place – operator of a growing collection of social wellness clubs in the US
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
Kenneth Ryan, former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott has
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
Four Seasons, the renowned luxury hospitality and spa operator, has announced plans to take over
The next edition of annual industry event Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) is set to take
International wellness brand The Well is working on creating a brand new wellness-centric residential and
Dubai-based luxury hotel operator Jumeirah has announced a new partnership with Thanda Group, marking its
Annual industry event Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) will be hosted in Geneva, Switzerland, at the
Ageing gracefully and elegantly is a universal aspiration. Achieving this goal is within reach through
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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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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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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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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
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
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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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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
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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
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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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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Switzerland news

Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Boutique franchisor, Tribute Brands, has signed a deal with Let’s Go Fitness to open 20
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Alpine resort The Chedi Andermatt, in Switzerland’s Usern Valley, has partnered with longevity platform Humansa
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Organised by HaB France, in partnership with the industry veteran Vladi Kovanic, the Medi Wellness
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
The World Economic Forum has released a report to address the undercapitalised opportunities women’s health
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St Moritz, in Switzerland, has partnered with regenerative medicine provider
PureGym has focused on the post-exercise, feel-good glow in an advertising campaign that launched on
Five-star wellness mountain retreat Huus Quell opened recently in Gonten, in the Appenzell region of
A €285 million (US$316 million, £242 million) next-generation luxury yachting destination, Marina Resort Cavtat, is
One of Europe’s largest operators of health spa hotels, Ensana, has announced its plans to
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
Basic-Fit has acquired German franchise, Clever Fit, taking its estate to 2,150 clubs and making
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
The Michelin Guide will bestow its first Wellness Award during a celebration on 8 October
Travel and wellness publication Destination Deluxe will host its seventh annual networking event between 16-17
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
Lifestyle mega-estate Steyn City, in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg, South Africa has announced the
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Remedy Place – operator of a growing collection of social wellness clubs in the US
The Auberge Resorts Collection has opened the luxurious Collegio alla Querce in Florence, its first
Following strong full-year results, PureGym has revealed it's planning to launch 70 gyms this year,
Kenneth Ryan, former VP of global operations for spa, fitness and retail at Marriott has
PureGym is intending to rebrand all of its US gyms as PureGym, rather than continuing
Excitement is building as the 4th edition of the Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) prepares to
Four Seasons, the renowned luxury hospitality and spa operator, has announced plans to take over
The next edition of annual industry event Medi Wellness Congress (MWC) is set to take
International wellness brand The Well is working on creating a brand new wellness-centric residential and
Dubai-based luxury hotel operator Jumeirah has announced a new partnership with Thanda Group, marking its
Annual industry event Medical Wellness Congress (MWC) will be hosted in Geneva, Switzerland, at the
Ageing gracefully and elegantly is a universal aspiration. Achieving this goal is within reach through
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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: W3Fit EMEA celebrates its fifth anniversary
Celebrating its milestone 5th anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of the Health & Fitness industry’s most influential leaders.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Spirit Commercial Fitness
Spirit Fitness is a premier brand within the Dyaco International Inc. portfolio, a global leader ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GYMNATION press release: Massive ‘Good Luck’ message appears in Saudi Desert as Green Falcons head to World Cup
Passengers flying out of Riyadh this week have been treated to an extraordinary sight from the skies after GymNation unveiled a giant desert sand mural supporting the Saudi Arabia National Football Team ahead of the FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: BLK BOX strengthens European growth with the appointment of Germany country manager Timo Garrels
BLK BOX is proud to welcome Timo Garrels as Germany country manager, marking another important step in the brand’s continued growth across Europe.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: 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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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