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PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Global independent skin health accreditation authority Skin Health Alliance and social commerce skincare app Clear
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
Australian skincare brand Subtle Energies has marked its 30th anniversary with new products, treatments and
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World has unveiled
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Luxury CBD brand OTO has developed immersive CBD sensory spa experiences, accredited by CIBTAC. From
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
Independent spa consultant, Orla Gallagher, and health promoter, Ciara Loughran, have collaborated to produce a
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, skincare brand Made for Life Organics has signed a
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has brought together a group of owners
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has awarded the founder of Made For Life Organics Amanda
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
The government has set out plans for every patient in the country to have access
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Titanic Spa, an eco-spa in West Yorkshire, UK, has announced a new partnership with skin
Compliance with DDA (Disability Discrimination Act 2005) regulations does not always make a sports facility
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
A new UK-based trade body designed to educate spa and salon operators on the environmental
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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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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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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Tech
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Opinion
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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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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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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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accreditation news

PureGym, one of Europe’s largest gym operators, has achieved FITCert Level 4 accreditation across its
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
Sport England’s continuous improvement tool, Quest, is being updated for 2026 with two new products
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) says wellness is becoming a mainstream priority for real estate
The Global Wellness Institute’s (GWI) Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is hosting its first Africa Wellness
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Aus Active has unveiled its 2025-27 Strategic Plan, positioning the exercise and active health sector
Holistic wellbeing educator Deborah Carr is launching the UK’s first Beauty Guild-accredited saunamaster training course.
UAE developer Aldar has announced plans for The Wilds, a new wellness-focused community coming to
Global independent skin health accreditation authority Skin Health Alliance and social commerce skincare app Clear
The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) has teamed up
Mental Health Swims has been awarded almost £18,000 of lottery money to extend its mission
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Pocket Rocket Marketing has launched a training academy to deliver education to the health, fitness
The Gym Group has achieved two significant industry certifications for its operations. The low-cost chain
Australian skincare brand Subtle Energies has marked its 30th anniversary with new products, treatments and
The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has secured ISO accreditation for its certification of fitness
Industry organisation the Sustainable Spa Association has undergone a rebrand and now goes by the
Assisted stretching franchise StretchLab, which is part of Xponential Fitness, has had its proprietary Flexologist
Irish marine spa and skincare brand Voya is offering a new Cancer Wellness Training Programme
Industry figures Raffaella Dallarda and Lucy Brialey have set out on a 12-day tour of
An initiative set up by the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in partnership with The Gym Group
Erin Lee has been appointed as executive director of the World Halotherapy Association (WHA). The
Global consortium of holistic hotels, resorts and retreats Healing Hotels of the World has unveiled
A new job retention scheme, backed by National Lottery funding, has been launched to support
Luxury CBD brand OTO has developed immersive CBD sensory spa experiences, accredited by CIBTAC. From
According to a recent survey conducted by The Sustainable Spa Association (SSA), just 33 per
Independent spa consultant, Orla Gallagher, and health promoter, Ciara Loughran, have collaborated to produce a
A new UK-based trade-body has been launched to help spas achieve sustainability goals, called The
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, skincare brand Made for Life Organics has signed a
The fitness industry in Europe is uniting today (30 May) to launch #beactivehour, a free
OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, Arizona, has launched two online initiatives to help keep guests entertained
Sue Harmsworth, industry influencer and founder of ESPA, has brought together a group of owners
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) has awarded the founder of Made For Life Organics Amanda
The Tiara9 system has been selected by leisure trust, GLL, to support the nationwide rollout
The government has set out plans for every patient in the country to have access
Zoos and aquariums associations have criticised a report by World Animal Protection (WAP) which claims
Titanic Spa, an eco-spa in West Yorkshire, UK, has announced a new partnership with skin
Compliance with DDA (Disability Discrimination Act 2005) regulations does not always make a sports facility
The number of cars on our roads rises every year and as a result, the
A new UK-based trade body designed to educate spa and salon operators on the environmental
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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
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Physical
Passionate about our customers’ success, Physical designs, sources and supplies industry-leading, high-quality products that help ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Wellhub
Wellhub acts as a corporate sales channel, bringing new, highquality members to your business, by ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Dyaco UK Ltd press release: i-Strength | Spirit Commercial Fitness: Same movements, smarter resistance
Upgrading a gym floor is rarely straightforward. New equipment means retraining staff, repositioning layouts, and a period of adjustment for members.
Featured press releases
Wattbike Ltd press release: EGYM integrates with Wattbike to bring VO2 Max insights into the member journey
Wattbike, the pioneering indoor cycling brand trusted by the best elite sports teams, health clubs and high-performance facilities worldwide, announces today a new integration with EGYM, enabling Wattbike products to now connect directly with the EGYM Ecosystem and a member’s ‘Cardio BioAge’ score.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
28-29 Sep 2026
Grand Ballroom, METT Singapore, Singapore
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
29-31 Oct 2026
Impact Exhibition & Convention Center Bangkok,Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand
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29-31 Oct 2026
IMPACT Exhibition Center, Bangkok, Thailand , Bangkok, Thailand
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The Kromhouthal , Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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