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Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

Lyma, the medtech company most well-known for its cold laser technology, is strengthening its portfolio
Jessica Sloyan, a wellness operations and training expert, has established an independent private training academy
London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new
Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has broken
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design for a wellness destination concept for AI
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired
Margaret Dabbs London is rolling out its AstraeaNatura LED Hand Mitts to spas around the

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

Wattbike has announced a new integration with EGYM, which enables the bikes to contribute to
Bellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept called Deepsense in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
Million Dollar Facial System has launched a professional skin resurfacing treatment in a treatment range
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative engineering and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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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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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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Opinion
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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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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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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VAT news

Private investment company Franchise Equity Partners has acquired Bravo Fit, the Planet Fitness

Lyma, the medtech company most well-known for its cold laser technology, is strengthening its portfolio
Jessica Sloyan, a wellness operations and training expert, has established an independent private training academy
London Museum will open four new food and drink destinations when it launches its new
Fitness First UK has raised the bar with its latest refurbishment, in Highbury, London, as
Ameyalli, the 78-acre wellbeing resort and residential community in Midway in Utah, US, has broken
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
TLee Spas and Wellness has revealed the design for a wellness destination concept for AI
Swissline has opened a flagship day spa in Zurich, Switzerland, called Labo Spa. It acquired
Margaret Dabbs London is rolling out its AstraeaNatura LED Hand Mitts to spas around the

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

Wattbike has announced a new integration with EGYM, which enables the bikes to contribute to
Bellezi, the Dutch-founded spa furniture manufacturer, has created a touchless wellness concept called Deepsense in
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Gran Hotel Taoro in northern Tenerife, Spain, has completed the final phase of its three-year
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
Million Dollar Facial System has launched a professional skin resurfacing treatment in a treatment range
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
The inaugural HCM Invest event has opened applications for pitching slots ahead of its launch
Turkey came first at this year’s World Championship in Massage between 3-5 July in Copenhagen,
Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
A US$50 million (£44.2 million, €51.2 million) transformation of Chicago's historic McCormick Mansion has created
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
San Antonio Zoo has reported a US$283 million economic impact for 2025, following a decade-long
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
Plans for the AU$180 million redevelopment of Reef HQ Aquarium in Townsville, Australia, are progressing,
The Gym Group, has announced that it's sustained positive trading momentum has continued through the
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
US low-cost operator, Amped Fitness, has launched a flagship location in Texas, debuting its multi-sensory
Aditya Saluja, an industry leader in luxury wellness hospitality, has been appointed as commercial director
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
An ambitious women’s only strength and lifting studio concept is set to launch in Dallas this
Virgin Active has officially opened its redesigned Mayfair club, unveiling its latest Social Wellness Club
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
The MSpa Oslo series is a perennial bestseller in global markets. With innovative engineering and
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Longevity is the most important motivator for today’s exercisers and social connection is key, according
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
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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
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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: Power Plate
Power Plate's range of products include whole body vibration platforms, targeted vibration products and the ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Serco Leisure
Serco Leisure Operating Limited is one of the UK’s leading national operators of leisure centres, ...
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
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
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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