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Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, US, has partnered with regenerative and longevity technology company
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Asian spa operations company, Sense of Touch, has partnered with The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
A private luxury retreat – called Here, Maldives – will open in December this year,
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
Seed to Skin Tuscany has harnessed the power of Italian botanicals and its advanced Green
PureGym has partnered with the British Heart Foundation to upload all of its defibrillators to
QC New York, a luxury Italian day spa on Governors Island, will expand its offering
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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
HCM promotional features
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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HCM magazine
Research
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
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
First person
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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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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.
Company profiles
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Viva news

Kai Kusatsu, an onsen ryokan property has launched in the famous Japanese hot spring destination,
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
Alila Marea Beach Resort in Encinitas, US, has partnered with regenerative and longevity technology company
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Beyond Activ  APAC took place at the Crowne Conference Centre in Melbourne, Australia from 2-3
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
It’s been a great morning at the sell-out HCM Summit in London, with six inspirational
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
After a networking breakfast, Leisure Media CEO, Liz Terry and PureGym chair, Humphrey Cobbold, have
The Health and Fitness Association (HFA) has released The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, which
This year marks a significant milestone for Red Raion, the CGI studio that has become
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Asian spa operations company, Sense of Touch, has partnered with The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Gym Group has announced it will pilot a partnership with Wellhub (formerly Gympass), making
A private luxury retreat – called Here, Maldives – will open in December this year,
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
The Royal Borough of Greenwich will soon be opening its £80 million exemplar leisure centre
Spanish private equity firm, Alter Capital Desarrollo, has increased its investment in Spanish operator, Wifit
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
Top business leaders from around the world have been confirmed as speakers for the all-keynote
The Farm at San Benito is to become an Autograph Collection resort under the Marriott
Memberships of health clubs in Europe increased by almost four million in 2024 and revenues
When asked about their operational breakeven point, nine out of 10 club managers are left
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
Fitness and leisure facilities in Sheerness, UK, are being upgraded as part of a regeneration
One of Australia’s largest gym operators, Viva Leisure, is coming to the UK after signing
Seed to Skin Tuscany has harnessed the power of Italian botanicals and its advanced Green
PureGym has partnered with the British Heart Foundation to upload all of its defibrillators to
QC New York, a luxury Italian day spa on Governors Island, will expand its offering
Leisure, lifestyle, wellness and entertainment growth investor, Imbiba, has invested in boutique gym brand, 1Rebel's
Speaking to HCM, global CEO of Lift Brands, Ty Menzies, has confirmed that the company
US private equity fund, Providence Equity Partners, is acquiring a majority stake in VivaGym from
Everyone Active has launched a golfing brand, Everyone Golf, after new contract wins made it
Portugese footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, has launched a health and wellness app that harmonises advice on
As Planet Fitness announces strong year-end results there are reports the company is planning a
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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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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 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
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Swim England
Swim England was the only governing body of swimming in the world when it was ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Pulse Fitness
With an award-winning portfolio of over 450 pieces of cutting-edge, premium fitness equipment, Pulse Fitness ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
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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