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Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Functional supplement brand Innermost has created a daily greens supplement called The Greens Blend, designed
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
The first JW Marriott property in Greece has just opened – the JW Marriott Crete
In the spa and wellness industry, luxury is in the details – from the softness
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition is set to launch at Immerse LDN, on the Excel London
111Skin has secured a significant minority investment from Skyy Partners, the consumer-focused private equity firm
W Hotels, the Marriott-owned luxury hospitality brand, has debuted its signature AWAY Spa concept in
Auberge Resorts Collection has officially opened Lavender Barn, its latest spa and wellness concept, at
CIMSPA is preparing a submission in response to the government announcement of a 10-year health
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
The final countdown is now on for the launch of the UK's first public floating
Five-star Swiss alpine hotel Suvretta House, a 100-year-old St. Moritz landmark, has announced plans to
Wellscape is a new company, spearheaded by industry figure Brian Paris, set to revolutionise spa,
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal. The Porto
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
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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
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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
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Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
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HCM People

Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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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
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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
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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…
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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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
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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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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
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Sona is an AI-powered vagus nerve stimulator designed to address stress and burnout. Spearheaded by
The urban marina-front resort, SLS Barcelona, has revealed its Halcyon Spa at Port Fòrum in
Functional supplement brand Innermost has created a daily greens supplement called The Greens Blend, designed
Six Senses has confirmed the opening date for its first urban hotel, which will open
Hilton’s first luxury resort in Greece, Conrad Corfu, will open in the serene beachtown of
While others pour concrete and steel, AStation launches dinosaurs and heroes within weeks — no
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Parkwood Leisure has launched a 12-week pilot programme designed to support individuals transitioning from medication-led
Six Senses London, the first Six Senses in the UK, will open in Q2 of
Nobis Hospitality Group’s wellness destination, Hagastrand, Autograph Collection, has launched in Stockholm, Sweden, with an
Photos of Zayed National Museum have been released ahead of its planned opening in December
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
Rigs Recovery, an operator of contrast therapy-focused sports recovery centres in Australia has opened its
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Stefano Santori, a high-performance coach and founder of a protocol called Mindset Biohacking, will lead
Les Mills launches a four-part series of yoga workouts to help clubs scale their yoga
Pause, a US recovery franchise, has partnered with holistic programming platform Alo Moves to deliver
The first JW Marriott property in Greece has just opened – the JW Marriott Crete
In the spa and wellness industry, luxury is in the details – from the softness
Kerzner International has opened its first purpose-built Siro and the launch of the fitness and
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Ritz-Carlton is gearing up to launch its third superyacht – Luminara – in July. The
Luxury wellness brand BodyHoliday is expanding into Europe with a five-star health and fitness retreat
Tutankhamun: The Immersive Exhibition is set to launch at Immerse LDN, on the Excel London
111Skin has secured a significant minority investment from Skyy Partners, the consumer-focused private equity firm
W Hotels, the Marriott-owned luxury hospitality brand, has debuted its signature AWAY Spa concept in
Auberge Resorts Collection has officially opened Lavender Barn, its latest spa and wellness concept, at
CIMSPA is preparing a submission in response to the government announcement of a 10-year health
After successful October events in Berlin and Madrid, Cyprus is the next stop on the
The final countdown is now on for the launch of the UK's first public floating
Five-star Swiss alpine hotel Suvretta House, a 100-year-old St. Moritz landmark, has announced plans to
Wellscape is a new company, spearheaded by industry figure Brian Paris, set to revolutionise spa,
Finalists for the UK Active Awards 2024 have been announced. Winners from across the 14
Virtual reality creators Excurio has teamed up with experts from The Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle
The Park Playground, has opened its first Immersive VR franchise in Porto, Portugal. The Porto
A study has found that the use of cinematic and video editing techniques can drastically
The HCM team were busy at the recent FIBO Global Fitness event in Cologne, Germany,
Recovery, social wellness and longevity were talking points at PerformX recently, tipped by many speakers
A new study by UCLA Health found Kundalini yoga provided several benefits to cognition and
bbspa_Group has unveiled an exciting addition to its portfolio in the UK, led by industry
The World Travel & Tourism Council 's (WTTC) Hotel Sustainability Basics verification (Basics) has achieved
Nike, is launching a one-day fitness, wellness and mindfulness festival in London next month, before
Zumba, and virtual reality workout platform, FitXR, have joined forces to offer mixed-reality versions of
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HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Active IQ is calling for greater accountability in online fitness advice with the launch of a new trustmark
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: WellnessSpace Brands
WellnessSpace Brands provides innovative wellness solutions like HydroMassage, CryoLounge+, and RelaxSpace Pods— designed for convenient, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Create PT
Create PT is one of the UK’s leading fitness training providers dedicated to raising standards ...
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
MyZone press release: Myzone global data reveals the building blocks of consistent exercise habits
A major new report from Myzone, the global leader in motivation technology for fitness, reveals how motivation becomes habit and how that transformation drives member retention and long-term business growth.
Featured press releases
GLL press release: GLL highlights the importance of drowning prevention to kids nationally as summer holidays near
School assemblies and water safety messages as part of swim lessons.   The UK's largest public pools and swim school operator, GLL, is providing timely activities during Drowning Prevention Week (13-20 June 2026) to raise awareness of water safety ahead of kids breaking up for the summer holidays.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
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
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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