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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
After years of experience in wellness consulting and concept development, bbspa Group is expanding its
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
Disney has promised the biggest ever transformation of any of its parks in announcing a
Leading wellness consultancy Resense has announced the promotion of Emma Darby to the position of
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
A world first heritage centre dedicated to the Paralympic movement has opened in Stoke Mandeville,
The complete works of 17th-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer – a collection of 36 paintings
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
A major artwork by Mark Wallinger and architects Studio Octopi has been launched in the
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
US-based Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of brands global through a
A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped
US-based health club operator Orangetheory Fitness is looking to strengthen its foothold in the UK
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
The INSIDE World Festival of Interiors has announced a shortlist of 78 projects that are
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the National Paralympic Heritage Trust £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m)
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
Matrix Fitness UK has named Matthew Pengelly as its new managing director. Pengelly, who has
Architecture studio Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) have been commissioned to design a major
Spain has been ranked top of a global tourism study measuring sustainable development of the
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
The winners of the 2017 Architectural Review MIPIM Future Projects Awards have been announced, with
Health club operator Bannatyne Group has introduced specialist training for its spa therapists so they
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) will celebrate its centenary in 2018 by renovating
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of accidents in the UK, with
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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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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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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Liability
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Interview
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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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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
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 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
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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United Kingdom news

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
After years of experience in wellness consulting and concept development, bbspa Group is expanding its
Early nights might not be a top priority for many young adults, but a New
House of Grey Wolfe, a luxury lifestyle brand, has launched its first collection of products
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
Industry research and educational organisation the Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has announced that the UK
Virgin Active and Myrtha Wellness have joined forces to open a health club and wellness
A new report by Deloitte, outlining the social and economic value of the global health
Denmark has been identified as the cheapest country in the world to live a healthy
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Therme Group's cultural branch Therme Art has unveiled a global partnership with SUGi, a platform
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of its 2020 Thea Awards. Winners
It’s been hailed as the answer to any number of ailments – heart disease, depression
Disney has promised the biggest ever transformation of any of its parks in announcing a
Leading wellness consultancy Resense has announced the promotion of Emma Darby to the position of
Saturday, 8 June 2019 will mark the eighth annual Global Wellness Day (GWD), and thousands
A world first heritage centre dedicated to the Paralympic movement has opened in Stoke Mandeville,
The complete works of 17th-century Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer – a collection of 36 paintings
The World Architecture Festival (WAF) has today (26 June) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for
A major artwork by Mark Wallinger and architects Studio Octopi has been launched in the
Global Wellness Day – an international celebration offering a range of free health and wellness
US-based Xponential Fitness has revealed plans to take its portfolio of brands global through a
A 4 per cent increase in the number of people having health club memberships helped
US-based health club operator Orangetheory Fitness is looking to strengthen its foothold in the UK
The winners of this year's international architectural awards for sports and leisure facilities have been
Britain’s exit from the EU poses a major threat to the future of museum collections,
The INSIDE World Festival of Interiors has announced a shortlist of 78 projects that are
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded the National Paralympic Heritage Trust £1m (US$1.3m, €1.1m)
Palestine’s Hebron old city, the UK’s Lake District and the male-only sacred Japanese island of
The World Architecture Festival has today (7 July) unveiled the largest ever shortlist for its
Matrix Fitness UK has named Matthew Pengelly as its new managing director. Pengelly, who has
Architecture studio Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) have been commissioned to design a major
Spain has been ranked top of a global tourism study measuring sustainable development of the
South African investment group Brait, which owns a controlling stake in Virgin Active, has scrapped
The winners of the 2017 Architectural Review MIPIM Future Projects Awards have been announced, with
Health club operator Bannatyne Group has introduced specialist training for its spa therapists so they
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) will celebrate its centenary in 2018 by renovating
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of accidents in the UK, with
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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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
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 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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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QEII Conference Centre, London,
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