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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
JD Gyms is moving closer to its target of 100 sites across the UK, with
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Tenreformer, the dynamic reformer Pilates franchise from Ten Pilates has secured its first site, in
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
Centr, the app founded by actor, Chris Hemsworth, is introducing more training styles and programmes
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Total Fitness grew revenue by 15 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to £46.1 million, thanks
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced Elemis as its first official skincare
The Gym Group has launched an academy offering a PT qualification in as little as
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with strategic
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness on 6
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
A first-of-its-kind DIY consultancy programme to help entrepreneurs make the leap into the wellness world
Ellisons, one of the UK’s oldest established hair and beauty wholesalers, has confirmed a change
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
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The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
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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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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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Phillip Mills

CEO, Les Mills
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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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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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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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
HCM magazine
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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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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academy news

The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
JD Gyms has designed its own personal training qualification and announced the launch of the
The Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
Reformer Pilates brand Fold and Create PT have announced the launch of Fold Academy, a
The UK fitness industry has significant headroom for growth, consumers are prioritising their spend on
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Hyrox has completed its first Youngstars event, a racing format designed for younger athletes. The
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Total Fitness has secured £15 million from its digital banking partner, OakNorth, as it prepares
Real estate developer Red Sea Global will hand over the first set of hotels to
The Gym Group has achieved Gold status from Inclusion In in recognition of its inclusive
JD Gyms is moving closer to its target of 100 sites across the UK, with
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Mandarin Oriental will operate a boutique-style luxury hotel and spa in the South Korean market
Pub and hotel Ffolkes has revealed a destination spa that has cost just under £4
Belgian gym operator, Jims – owned by the supermarket chain Colruyt Group – has launched
Tenreformer, the dynamic reformer Pilates franchise from Ten Pilates has secured its first site, in
The finalists of the UK Active Awards 2025 have been announced today (19 August) following
Megavi Wellness, an operator of standalone, hotel and airport spas in India, has opened a
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Banyan Tree will open its first eco-luxury safari resort and spa called Ubuyu, A Banyan
After four years in development, The Chancery Rosewood will open in the iconic former US
A unique educational experience on July 8th & 9th 2025 at the heart of athletic performance
Global hospitality group Our Habitas has done a deal with breathwork academy BreathQ to offer
Social wellness company &Soul has unveiled a new wellness and cultural hub called Shoreditch &Soul
With just weeks to go, Elevate is gearing up to be the largest and most
Jessica Hawkins, Aston Martin Aramco’s head of Formula One Academy and driver ambassador, has become
Centr, the app founded by actor, Chris Hemsworth, is introducing more training styles and programmes
Immersive performance and hospitality company The Lost Estate has appointed former Merlin chief development officer
Total Fitness grew revenue by 15 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to £46.1 million, thanks
The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team has announced Elemis as its first official skincare
The Gym Group has launched an academy offering a PT qualification in as little as
BBC news reader and star of Strictly Come Dancing, Angela Rippon, has launched a UK
Wearable tech company, Myzone has created an advisory board to provide the business with strategic
A new, premium fitness concept opens in Clapham, London in Q3 2024 called Arma, which
As we enter 2025, HCM reflects on the key trends of last year and what
The first Hyrox Performance Centre opened this weekend, in Berlin. HPC Kreuzberg offers a facility
Get ready for the latest edition of TZ Collective powered by ABC Fitness on 6
Spelthorne Borough Council has opened the doors to a world-leading leisure centre built to Passivhaus
A first-of-its-kind DIY consultancy programme to help entrepreneurs make the leap into the wellness world
Ellisons, one of the UK’s oldest established hair and beauty wholesalers, has confirmed a change
Directors, Aaron McCulloch and James Lorey, have completed a management buy-out of Your Personal Training
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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
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
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
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
HCM magazine
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
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: Speedflex (UK & Ireland) Limited
Speedflex offers safe and effective, high intensity, low impact HIIT training in a variety of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: FIBO
FIBO pursues the vision of a strong and healthy society and as a global network ...
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
Swimming Teachers' Association (STA) press release: The Ripple Effect delivers first success as learners qualify and secure employment
STA's The Ripple Effect initiative has reached an important milestone after learners completed the charity's first fully funded swimming teacher training programme, resulting in seven newly qualified swimming teachers.
Featured press releases
Pulse Fitness press release: Pulse Fitness’ Trakk ecosystem supports Walsall Leisure in driving community engagement and delivering measurable ROI
Pulse Fitness’ digital solution, Trakk, is helping Walsall Council transform community health engagement into measurable outcomes by combining body composition tracking with targeted physical activity interventions.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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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