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A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Spa Well has launched a CIBTAC-endorsed course to provide spa leaders with financial and commercial
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
After years of experience in wellness consulting and concept development, bbspa Group is expanding its
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
Hyperice, the global recovery and movement-enhancement technology business, has partnered with Myndstream – the industry
Events company Questex has introduced a new umbrella brand called Be+Well for its activities across
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has relaunched as a for-profit organisation by Robin Ruiz, founder
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
International celebrations of wellness have proliferated this year, so we're taking a look at the
Nilo Spa Design has launched an innovative suite of spa and beauty treatment room furniture
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
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…
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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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

Unite news

A proposed Puy du Fou development near Bicester and Universal Destinations and Experiences’

As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Wellfit has announced the launch of a flagship location at Reem Hall in Abu Dhabi.
Trade associations from around the world have joined forces to lobby governments and health systems
Life evaluations by young people aged under 25 in English-speaking countries have dropped dramatically over
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
Alliance Leisure
Alliance Leisure
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
With  Elevate 2026   fast approaching, leisure and physical activity professionals are being encouraged to
EGYM has been debuting its new Smart Strength line today (5 March) at events around
Xponential Fitness says it has settled two major cases out of court as it seeks
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
PerformX Live, the business of fitness show, returns in 2026 and, for the first time
Third Space has launched its 14th club at The Whiteley, London. The prestigious site is
Tributes to Frank Gehry from across the design world and beyond have flooded in following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
Spa Well has launched a CIBTAC-endorsed course to provide spa leaders with financial and commercial
David Lloyd Clubs has launched an international female health initiative to empower and support women’s
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
PureGym has achieved a milestone with the launch of its 700th gym, in West Yorkshire.
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) has updated its guidelines on the
After years of experience in wellness consulting and concept development, bbspa Group is expanding its
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
Independent Gyms are proud to announce the return of the Gym Operator Conference, taking place
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
Hyperice, the global recovery and movement-enhancement technology business, has partnered with Myndstream – the industry
Events company Questex has introduced a new umbrella brand called Be+Well for its activities across
Two London-based UBX gyms have become affiliated partners of the global race brand, Hyrox. Boxing,
Back for its 7th year, Connected: Health & Fitness (18-20 February 2026, Los Angeles) is
The first edition of an industry event called the Africa Wellness Congress will take place
Studio Apostoli has designed a thermal bathing complex called New Thermal Park in Civitavecchia, Italy,
David MacNaughton has been appointed as chair of Therme Ventures – the division within Therme
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
The Wellness Tourism Association (WTA) has relaunched as a for-profit organisation by Robin Ruiz, founder
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
UK Active, Sport England, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have published new resources to help fitness
International celebrations of wellness have proliferated this year, so we're taking a look at the
Nilo Spa Design has launched an innovative suite of spa and beauty treatment room furniture
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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: Elevate 2026 to mark 10-year anniversary with biggest ever waterfront drinks reception
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming the event’s largest-ever drinks reception as registrations continue to run more than 10% ahead of last year.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Balanced Body
Founded nearly 50 years ago, Balanced Body works with the highest quality materials, and pride ...
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
ukactive press release: UK Active launches next phase of Digital Futures to support digital maturity across the physical activity sector
UK Active has announced the next phase of its Digital Futures programme, supporting organisations across the physical activity sector to develop their digital capability.
Featured press releases
The Fitness Group press release: The Fitness Group partners with Serco Leisure to deliver education and career pathways across UK leisure facilities
The Fitness Group, the UK's leading fitness education training provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Serco Leisure, one of the UK's leading national operators of leisure centres, destination venues and elite sporting facilities.
Directory
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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