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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
American psychologist Adam Grant has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2020 ISPA
PepsiCo executive Michael Spanos has been appointed as president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2019 ISPA Visionary Award to Jeremy McCarthy,
According to a report sponsored by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), good-looking people receive many
The Global Wellness Summit is bringing three experts on the neuroscience of beauty to its
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
Doctors have found a way to manipulate wounds to heal as regenerated skin rather than
A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
People who are offered an element of competition as part of their exercise regime are
Leisure buildings dominate the shortlist of the first ever RIBA International Prize, which is seeking
Weight loss due to dietary changes can improve sleepiness at any weight, says a new
Exercise could bring added benefits for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, potentially reducing the amount of
Around a quarter of preventable cancers in the United States are thought to be impacted
Research has found that just 15 minutes of mindful meditation can help people make more
Jeremy McCarthy, director of global spa development and operations at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has
Cancer patients should be encouraged to take part in physical activity both during and after
A study by University of Pennsylvania has found that 'mindfulness training', or MT, improves working
A Franco-US study has discovered the secret of why the French stay slim on rich
University of Pennsylvania researchers, Douglas H Smith, MD, from the Department of Neurosurgery and the
University of Pennsylvania researchers, Douglas H Smith, MD, from the Department of Neurosurgery and the
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Obituary
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Profile
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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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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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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
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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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University of Pennsylvania news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The Positive Prime Global Summit will take place between 3 and 5 November. It will
Disruptions in the way the human brain links memory and appetite could help explain some
Encouraging people to plan their gym visits in advance, offering small incentives and sending text
American psychologist Adam Grant has been announced as a keynote speaker for the 2020 ISPA
PepsiCo executive Michael Spanos has been appointed as president and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The International SPA Association (ISPA) will present the 2019 ISPA Visionary Award to Jeremy McCarthy,
According to a report sponsored by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), good-looking people receive many
The Global Wellness Summit is bringing three experts on the neuroscience of beauty to its
James Corner, one of the leading figures behind New York’s High Line elevated park, has
Doctors have found a way to manipulate wounds to heal as regenerated skin rather than
A breathing-based meditation practice known as Sudarshan Kriya yoga helped alleviate severe depression in people
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
People who are offered an element of competition as part of their exercise regime are
Leisure buildings dominate the shortlist of the first ever RIBA International Prize, which is seeking
Weight loss due to dietary changes can improve sleepiness at any weight, says a new
Exercise could bring added benefits for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, potentially reducing the amount of
Around a quarter of preventable cancers in the United States are thought to be impacted
Research has found that just 15 minutes of mindful meditation can help people make more
Jeremy McCarthy, director of global spa development and operations at Starwood Hotels and Resorts, has
Cancer patients should be encouraged to take part in physical activity both during and after
A study by University of Pennsylvania has found that 'mindfulness training', or MT, improves working
A Franco-US study has discovered the secret of why the French stay slim on rich
University of Pennsylvania researchers, Douglas H Smith, MD, from the Department of Neurosurgery and the
University of Pennsylvania researchers, Douglas H Smith, MD, from the Department of Neurosurgery and the
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
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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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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
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: Connect
Connect is a UK-based technology company redefining how the fitness and wellness industry builds digital ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
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
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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