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Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has published its first cookbook, built on the wellness retreat’s
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Introducing Glass Act, your new go-to eye serum for brighter, smoother, beautifully awakened eyes. In
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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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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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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HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Healthspan
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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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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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
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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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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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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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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.
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You news

Anna Bjurstam – who left her role as Wellness Pioneer at Six Senses Hotels and
Lefay Resorts, the portfolio of two luxury wellness properties in Italy, has added emotional dance
Anytime Fitness opened more than one club a day in 2025 and is on track
The £33.9 million Leighton Leisure and Community Centre has opened in Leighton Buzzard, UK, creating
Walnuts Leisure Centre in Orpington, in the London Borough of Bromley, has reopened following a
Ananda in the Himalayas, India, has published its first cookbook, built on the wellness retreat’s
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
Gaia Skincare has developed the Gaia Affinity Face Experience, a 45-minute or 60-minute protocol that
Populous has unveiled the design for the National Tennis Centre at Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia
Europe’s largest low-cost operator, Basic-Fit, has agreed to acquire 41 Wellyou clubs in Germany for
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The annual wellness festival dedicated to wellbeing, culture, longevity and human connection, called Alma, will
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
A new report from Your Personal Training (YPT) suggests UK gym operators could be missing
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Manduka, a leading manufacturer of premium yoga mats has launched its P/ROX hybrid fitness mat,
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Introducing Glass Act, your new go-to eye serum for brighter, smoother, beautifully awakened eyes. In
Le Atelier by C.O.D.E. doesn't offer a standard bespoke service, it provides a highly customised
There is a particular quality of stillness found only in the desert. Not silence, but
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Solidcore, which is majority owned by L Catterton, has confirmed that it is actively exploring
UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Virgin Active is set to open its first social wellness club in London, with a
Wrap Up by VP, the US-based spa wraps and resort wear brand, has released its
In the world of spa design, reducing water to a functional component misses the point.

A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich is shedding fresh

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
Australian reformer franchise, Studio Pilates International, is launching a competitive concept – The Pilates Games
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
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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
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
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
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
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Taylor Made Designs
Taylor Made Designs offer health clubs a fully-managed end-to-end service. From garment design to sourcing, ...
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
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
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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