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Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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Talking point
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
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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Life Lessons
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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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Research
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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Editor's letter
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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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
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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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
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Company profiles
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Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
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New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
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Thor news

Total Fitness has released new research revealing how the expectations and motivations of

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage

Movie Park Germany has opened a new Paramount Pictures-themed attraction as part of

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Construction has begun on a new wellness destination in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, US,
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a potential brain-driven mechanism behind the physical
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
The Peter Zumthor-designed David Geffen Galleries have opened at the Los Angeles County Museum of
A series of studies about the mental and physical benefits of sauna bathing has found
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has launched the UKSA Cancer Care Survey 2026 to gather
Spanish preventative health operator, SHA, has formed its Global Scientific Advisory Board, comprising experts from
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness, has initiated a review of strategic alternatives to maximise shareholder value,
The newly published The UK Health & Fitness Market Report 2026 shows penetration has reached
The cognitive boost from exercise can last until the following day according to a study
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Duncan Jefford has been announced as the new managing director of Everyone Active. Current MD,
Intelligent Spas has collaborated with hospitality and wellness strategy consultant Reena Sheth of Gaiia to
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
While the use of wearable technology to track health parameters is tracking upwards and can
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
In April 2026, Skyy – part of AKT Group – will take part in the
By 2050, the average person could gain nine years of healthy life and the global
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
After decades of focusing on adult audiences, operators are starting to engage young people – unlocking growth opportunities while supporting the health and wellbeing of future generations
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Would you stop selling memberships to prevent your club getting overcrowded? How do you strike the balance between maximising profits and prioritising the member experience? Kath Hudson talks to the experts
HCM magazine
We’ve reduced the level of council investment over the last three years by 40 per cent and increased our turnover by 9 per cent
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: Legends never die: four legends, four philosophies of life
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: EGYM UK Ltd
EGYM partners with companies to improve employee health by providing access to fitness and health ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
GLL press release: Families flock to 'Better' Leisure Centres for weekend of free fun
Heralding the launch of the Commonwealth Games Last weekend’s ‘Team England National Sports Weekend’ (18 and 19 July) held at ‘Better’ leisure centres across the UK was a ‘hit’, with customers of all ages arriving in their legions to try out a selection o
Featured press releases
CET CryoSpas press release: CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd partner to bring automated Ice Bath Management to the commercial leisure sector
New partnership between CET CryoSpas and Specialist Pools Services Ltd aims to reduce maintenance, improve operational efficiency and help operators meet growing demand for cold water immersion.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
Diary dates
14-15 Nov 2026
The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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