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Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Functional supplement brand Innermost has created a daily greens supplement called The Greens Blend, designed
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
British-based uniforms supplier Florence Roby has developed the Genoa Tunic for spa, salon and hospitality
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Finnish wellbeing technology brand Neurosonic has introduced a low-frequency vibration chair called Serene, designed to
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Kate Mearns will receive the 2026 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award in recognition of her contributions
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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Editor's letter
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
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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Trends news

Wellness hotels generating less than US$1 million (€932,700, £785,200) – or 10 per cent of
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
The International Spa Association (ISPA) has launched a course by customer experience expert Dan Gingiss
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Professional spa and skincare brand company Wildsmith Skin has created a new wellbeing ideator role,
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Low-cost operator, PureGym is piloting reformer Pilates in its Danish clubs, considering the introduction of
The US spa industry is making steady, meaningful progress, with revenue reaching US$23.5 billion (€21.6
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Functional supplement brand Innermost has created a daily greens supplement called The Greens Blend, designed
More than 60 buyers and suppliers gathered on board Virgin Voyage’s Scarlet Lady for a
British-based uniforms supplier Florence Roby has developed the Genoa Tunic for spa, salon and hospitality
The UK fitness market is a solid investment proposition, according to a new report from
Proof that fitness is becoming increasingly mainstream is evidenced by Clive Chesser, CEO of PureGym,
Finnish wellbeing technology brand Neurosonic has introduced a low-frequency vibration chair called Serene, designed to
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center in Illinois to lead
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
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
According to Life Time’s annual health and wellness survey, 82 per cent of respondents plan
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
PureGym will be maintaining the momentum of its swift rollout next year, with 60 to
Unless urgent action is taken to increase physical activity this generation of children will face
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
Groups of people, often in cities, are meeting to experience connection and find new ways
Kate Mearns will receive the 2026 ISPA Dedicated Contributor Award in recognition of her contributions
AUSactive has unveiled the Top 20 Australian Fitness Trends for 2025–26, revealing continued growth in
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Lefay Resort and Spa Lago di Garda in Italy has topped a new list of
The first-ever Africa Wellness Congress drew around 100 people to Morocco earlier this month, offering
Club Pilates has signed a master franchise agreement in Thailand, for 20 studios in Bangkok,
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
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
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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: 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: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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