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Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
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
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
SKILLCOURT is an intelligent laser-based training and diagnostic tool to promote both motor and cognitive
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
RAKxa, a new integrative wellness and medical retreat has recently opened in Thailand, as a
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
Religion and wellness, music as medicine, and circadian health are some of the GWS’ 2020
A new product aimed at the ageing population is combining wearable fitness tech with artificial
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
Global hotel operator, Accor, has published a paper dedicated to wellness across its portfolio of
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle cure".
Giving low-pay workers more holidays and a guaranteed increase in wages would provide the British
A new initiative looks to deliver innovation in the healthy ageing market as part of
Fitness kit manufacturer Dyaco has revealed plans to launch a new line of medical and
Experts have urged governments and industry to increase opportunities for play and fun physical activities
Lady Cobham CBE has called for increased focus on work-based training opportunities, in order to
Global fitness manufacturer Dyaco, has launched the new Spirit CRW900 Fluid Rower to add to
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
A £16m community hub and leisure centre has opened in Warrington, Cheshire. Operated by health
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
An £18m (US$23.5m, €20.7m) neighbourhood hub with a state-of-the-art leisure centre is being developed with
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on the government to help make physical activity a ‘national
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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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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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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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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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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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Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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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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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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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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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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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ageing population news

Lithuanian care operator Addere Care has launched a “wellness care hospital” in Vilnius. It's the
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2026 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
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
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
Indoor cycling is an effective and low-cost way of treating hip osteoarthritis which could save
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
The much anticipated Fit for the Future: 10 Year Health Plan for England reveals ambitious
Echelon Health has introduced a dementia assessment as part of its mission to detect disease
Millennials and Gen Zers are redefining the wellness landscape, according to the recently released McKinsey
Don’t wait for the government, or the NHS, to provide the solutions or the budget,
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has unveiled its 2025 Future of Wellness Trends report, outlining
The global wellness economy surged to an all-time high valuation of US$6.3 trillion in 2023
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The 2024 Global Wellness Summit (GWS) is set to make a splash in Scotland from
The fitness industry is gearing up to engage with the medical profession according to the
Without government action, economic growth in the UK will continue to be hampered by the
SKILLCOURT is an intelligent laser-based training and diagnostic tool to promote both motor and cognitive
The global wellness economy will be worth US$8.5 trillion by 2027, according to new research
Fitness training company, Future Fit, has acquired iCareiMove, which provides health services to specialist populations.
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Delegates from across Europe and the US gathered from 3-5 May 2023 for the Themed
Innerva has launched an off-the-shelf solution to help operators deliver successful power-assisted exercise studios and
Aligning fitness and healthcare as part of the wider health and wellbeing needs of the
It's time to refocus on the changing needs of older adults, according to a new
RAKxa, a new integrative wellness and medical retreat has recently opened in Thailand, as a
A major new consultation will seek to explore how the physical activity sector can better
Religion and wellness, music as medicine, and circadian health are some of the GWS’ 2020
A new product aimed at the ageing population is combining wearable fitness tech with artificial
"Age-tech" has been identified as one of the emerging markets which could shape future innovations
Global hotel operator, Accor, has published a paper dedicated to wellness across its portfolio of
Moves towards making NHS care more personalised could see physical activity become a "miracle cure".
Giving low-pay workers more holidays and a guaranteed increase in wages would provide the British
A new initiative looks to deliver innovation in the healthy ageing market as part of
Fitness kit manufacturer Dyaco has revealed plans to launch a new line of medical and
Experts have urged governments and industry to increase opportunities for play and fun physical activities
Lady Cobham CBE has called for increased focus on work-based training opportunities, in order to
Global fitness manufacturer Dyaco, has launched the new Spirit CRW900 Fluid Rower to add to
The government "needs to show more leadership" and work with the physical activity sector if
A £16m community hub and leisure centre has opened in Warrington, Cheshire. Operated by health
Elderly people must take part in low-intensity physical activity and avoid being sedentary to help
An £18m (US$23.5m, €20.7m) neighbourhood hub with a state-of-the-art leisure centre is being developed with
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson has called on the government to help make physical activity a ‘national
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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
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
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
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
Promotion
Performance Health Systems, manufacturer of Power Plate, has a new CEO, with an ambitious vision for the company
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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
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
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
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
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: Vor Technologies Ltd
Vor is the world’s most powerful workout generation tool, transforming how fitness businesses deliver personalised ...
Company profiles
Company profile: We Work Well Inc
We Work Well is a global premier hosted buyer event company, connecting high-level executives from ...
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: STA Safeguarding programme for aquatic professionals awarded CIMSPA endorsement and CPD points
STA is pleased to announce that its Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk CPD has been endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) against both the Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Safeguarding Adults technical specialism professional standards.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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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