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The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Saade, a wellness lifestyle brand, has launched a swimsuit as part of a collection specifically
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has reopened after receiving renovations worth AU$1.7 million
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Hotel del Coronado – known as “The Del” – in San Diego, is reopening its
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
Madame Tussaud's London has unveiled a revamped figure of Kate Middleton, continuing the attraction’s 200-year
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
Jubilee Hall Trust has confirmed that it will be giving up the lease of the
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
The Natural Beauty Expo is returning to London from 14-15 April to showcase the latest
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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Strength
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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First person
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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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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Editor's letter
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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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
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
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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.
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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
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Victoria news

The London Museum’s new site will open in Smithfield, East London, on 28 November 2026. 
Freedom Leisure and Ebbsfleet Garden City Trust have opened the £13 million Weldon Wellbeing Pavilion
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
The much-anticipated V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, east London, UK. Designed by architects
Not-for-profit industry organisation, the British Beauty Council, has successfully lobbied the UK government to change
A new floating wellbeing destination with a public park, residential and wellness facility is planned
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The Phillip Island Hot Springs project, a 13-hectare geothermal bathing facility, is due to open
David and Victoria Beckham have sold their full-floor penthouse at One Thousand Museum in Miami
The Polurrian Hotel, an independent property in southwest Cornwall, UK, has started construction on a
Work has started on the £68.7 million refurbishment of the historic Kings Hall Leisure Centre
Cox Architecture and Hassell have been appointed by the government of Queensland, Australia, to lead
Saade, a wellness lifestyle brand, has launched a swimsuit as part of a collection specifically
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Champneys has announced the acquisition of Buxton Crescent spa hotel in Derbyshire, UK, in partnership
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
The fourth edition of Synergy – The Retreat Show took place between 7-10 October in
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters has opened at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa in the Australian state of Victoria has launched a decadent
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has reopened after receiving renovations worth AU$1.7 million
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new bathing experience called Basin Glacial Waters will open at Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise
Fitness professionals have a key role to play in mitigating the harms of social media,
Tim Gurner, Australian developer and founder of Gurner Group, is expanding the Saint Haven wellness
Hotel del Coronado – known as “The Del” – in San Diego, is reopening its
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa in Daylesford, Australia, has received an AU$1.7 million (US$1.1 million, €960,000,
Madame Tussaud's London has unveiled a revamped figure of Kate Middleton, continuing the attraction’s 200-year
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
As cost is still a major barrier to participation in physical activity, leisure centre operator
Security guards working at three of the UK’s biggest museums have been in dispute with
Planning permission has been granted for Rayners Penn, a multi-million-pound project set to convert a
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has released its Top 100 Spas of
Jubilee Hall Trust has confirmed that it will be giving up the lease of the
Some 800 people attended the UK Active Awards ceremony last night (3 October) in Birmingham.
Edinburgh Leisure has launched its first impact report since 2015, which shows progress in the
Victoria Brownlie, the British Beauty Council’s chief of policy and sustainability, has been named in
Spa and wellness veteran Shannon Malave has been named spa director at iconic US spa
The Natural Beauty Expo is returning to London from 14-15 April to showcase the latest
Edinburgh Leisure has appointed Jen Holland as chief executive. She will take over from June
The UK government acknowledged in its recent budget that economic recovery depends on the health
Australia’s iconic bathing destination Peninsula Hot Springs in Victoria has announced the arrival of its
Raby Castle, known as one of the finest medieval fortifications in England, is nearing the
Spa and wellness travel website Spas of America has unveiled its Top 100 Spas of
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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: Total Vibration Solutions Ltd (TVS Group)
TVS Group includes TVS Sports Surfaces, TVS Gym Flooring, TVS Play Surfaces and TVS Acoustics. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Perfect Gym Solutions S.A.
Perfect Gym, part of the Sport Alliance group, is a global software provider specialising in ...
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
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
Diary dates
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