Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

ageing news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
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
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Spa professionals see it every day: clients are arriving with more complex expectations. They are
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
Recovery-focused treatments are gaining momentum across spa and wellness as guests look for experiences that
Iyashi Dome is an established developer of professional infrared therapy solutions, having originally entered the
Fitness First UK has launched a multi-channel brand campaign that champions long-term wellbeing over quick
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, has joined forces with Innerva as
Irene Forte, founder of Irene Forte Spa within the family-run Rocco Forte Hotels group, has
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Scientists at French skincare company Phytomer have detected and harvested a marine microorganism that produces
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
HCM People
The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
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
HCM magazine
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
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
Profile
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
Liability
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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

ageing news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
UK distributor Harpar Grace International has announced the trade launch of Airyday, the Australian sunscreen
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
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
Omnisens has created a new anti-ageing serum called Éclat du Temps, which is used in
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Elemis has branched into LED skincare with the launch of its breakthrough Red Light Mask.
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Spa professionals see it every day: clients are arriving with more complex expectations. They are
Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Organic seaweed spa brand Voya has developed a lightweight scalp serum called Resurge Hair and
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa
Germaine de Capuccini has created a professional spa and beauty treatment using its new Timexpert
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
G.M. Collin has released a cream and a serum using an advanced vegan growth factor
The Kao Kamasa Spa at the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort in Honduras has partnered with
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
A comprehensive review of studies on the health effects of collagen supplements has found benefits
A comprehensive study into the health effects of collagen supplements found benefits for skin health and
Medical health resort Vivamayr in Maria Wörth, Austria, has introduced a new way to package
Across the UK, local authorities are facing the same challenge: ageing leisure facilities, restrictive layouts
Una Hotels One Catania, in Sicily, Italy, has revealed its 1,700sq m Urban Spa, which
Longevity innovation company Lyma, most well-known for its clinic-grade Lyma Laser, has introduced an AI-powered
Parfums Christian Dior, a company within the luxury goods portfolio by LVMH, has partnered with
Recovery-focused treatments are gaining momentum across spa and wellness as guests look for experiences that
Iyashi Dome is an established developer of professional infrared therapy solutions, having originally entered the
Fitness First UK has launched a multi-channel brand campaign that champions long-term wellbeing over quick
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
FIBO and its parent company RX have convened a high-level seminar recently called Longevity in
Be Well Wigan Council has introduced a new evidence-based, healthy ageing programme that aligns with
The impact of weight loss drugs on skeletal muscle mass and the importance of exercise
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
Derrick Evans MBE, more commonly known as Mr Motivator, has joined forces with Innerva as
Irene Forte, founder of Irene Forte Spa within the family-run Rocco Forte Hotels group, has
Mandarin Oriental has opened its second property in Dubai, UAE, called Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai
The UK’s chief medical officer, Sir Chris Whitty, has given evidence to the Health and
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Scientists at French skincare company Phytomer have detected and harvested a marine microorganism that produces
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ukactive
ukactive is the UK’s leading trade body for the physical activity sector, bringing together more ...
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
Fitbench press release: Fitbench unlocks the power of every square metre with Fitrack
Fitbench, the commercial fitness equipment company known for simplifying training spaces and removing barriers to exercise, today announces the launch of Fitrack, a multi-person, multifunctional training system that transforms underutilised gym space into a complete small group training destination.
Featured press releases
Precor Fitness Ltd press release: BH Live partners with Precor, transforming the Mountbatten Leisure Centre Gym
Alongside Precor, BH Live, the registered charity and social enterprise operating sport and leisure facilities across southern England, has completed a major refurbishment of the gym at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth as a part of a £750,000 inve
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
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
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
Partner sites