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The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
This November 18–21, leaders across the global wellness economy will gather in Dubai for the
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
Premium gym brands are shifting from traditional fitness and leisure models to holistic wellness ecosystems.
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has announced Rony Genders' promotion to
Global hotel brand Sofitel has partnered with researchers at Paris City University to gain deeper
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has, for the first time, distilled its 15 years of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
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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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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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Healthspan
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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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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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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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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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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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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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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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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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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Wellness economy news

The wellness real estate market remains the fastest-growing wellness sector, according to new research by
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
More than 30 industry speakers took part in discussions about wellness hospitality design and operations
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released an updated report showing the UAE’s wellness economy
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) kicks off today (18 November) in Dubai, UAE,
The Peninsula Hot Springs destination spa in Fingal, Australia, is up for sale after more
Purpose Brands has announced the signing of a master franchise agreement with ABFit to take
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Spa and wellness professionals will hear from more than 30 industry speakers during the Wellness
Purpose Brands is launching its first Anytime Fitness club in Dubai on 1 November, through
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has released its full agenda for the conference’s 19th annual
The UAE’s wellness economy is the largest in the Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region
Longevity is no longer a buzzword — it’s a business reality. As the pursuit of
Longevity is no longer an abstract concept – it’s a market force reshaping how people
This November 18–21, leaders across the global wellness economy will gather in Dubai for the
Australia has one of the fastest growing wellness economies in the Asia Pacific region, according
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that
The Global Wellness Summit has revealed that the 2025 theme for its 19th annual conference
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says the wellness real estate market reached US$584 billion (€507
On 17 June 2025, the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) and the Global Wellness Institute (GWI)
Canada’s wellness economy is among the fastest growing in the world, according to new data
Thailand’s wellness economy surged to an impressive US$40.5 billion (€37.2 billion, £31.2 billion) by the
Premium gym brands are shifting from traditional fitness and leisure models to holistic wellness ecosystems.
The 19th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will be held from 18-21 November 2025 at
Saudi Arabia’s wellness economy has been valued at US$19.8 billion in a new report by
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit (GWS), has announced Abu Dhabi
The 18th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is off to an energetic start today (5
Hydrothermal spa and wellness specialist Design for Leisure (DFL) has announced Rony Genders' promotion to
Global hotel brand Sofitel has partnered with researchers at Paris City University to gain deeper
A new research report from the Global Wellness Institute, called The Global Wellness Economy: United
The Wellness Hospitality Conference (WHC) is set to return to Milan on 21 November 2024
The UK wellness industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, now ranked as the fifth-largest globally, following
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has, for the first time, distilled its 15 years of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a new report emphasising the critical role of
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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
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, 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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: 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: Matrix Fitness
Matrix provides equipment to facilities in all market sectors including private health clubs, residential housing, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Core Health & Fitness
Driven by innovation, Core Health & Fitness delivers top-quality products, exceptional service, and ongoing support. ...
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Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Technogym press release: Technogym's pop-up stores in the most exclusive destinations this summer
From Porto Cervo and Ibiza, to Bodrum and Porto Montenegro, Technogym brings together Italian design, connected fitness, AI-powered innovation and personalised Wellness experiences.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure press release: Battersea Park Sports Ground refurbishment complete for Wandsworth Council
Alliance Leisure has successfully completed the refurbishment of the all-weather sports ground at Battersea Park for Wandsworth Council, securing the future of one of London's most valued community sports facilities.
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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
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
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Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
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Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
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