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Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
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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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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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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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New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
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Welcome to Elevate 2026
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Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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Interview
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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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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Editor's letter
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
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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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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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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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Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
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
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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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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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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aging news

Steve Nelson takes up the role of managing director of Serco Leisure today (1 July
Private hotel owner and developer Hunter Valley Luxury Hotels (HVL Hotels) will open a new
Ben Allen has been appointed managing director at Common Bond. Having set the company up
Les Mills, whose name became synonymous with one of the world's leading fitness brands, has
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
In a milestone moment, mental health has become a core part of CIMSPA’s occupational professional
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Preventive healthcare company Neko Health has added body composition analysis to its full-body health scan
Sea Lanes Canary Wharf has officially opened. The 50-metre, six-lane pool, which uses the natural
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Good Boost’s digital exercise programmes are helping adults with MSK at a lower cost than
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple

The owner of one of Australia's best-known waterparks has acquired a major competitor,

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Eighty-four per cent of consumers now say wellness is a top priority in their lives,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Global group exercise specialist, Les Mills, is inviting operators to sign up to its Workout
Rosewood Le Guanahani St Barth, on the northeast coast of Saint Barthélemy in the French
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
Luxury wellness resort, The Retreat Costa Rica, has introduced its Vida Mía Longevity Centre at
Mexican operator, Solmar Hotels and Resorts, is hosting a series of events in celebration of
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Hoi An, Vietnam, has put together a Global
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Speedflex has launched a strength training programme for 10 to 16-year-olds, to make it safer,
Microbiome-focused Esse Skincare has upgraded its Probiotic Serum formula with a fourth live probiotic species. 
Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Rainer Maelzer, an experiential entertainment innovator, has been appointed chief entertainment officer by Therme Group. 
PureGym is encouraging people to step away from their screens and go for a walk,
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Small improvements to sleep, diet quality, and physical activity, made in combination lead to a
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
Everlast Gyms' York site has reopened following a refurbishment to bring it up to the
Wellness and hospitality thought leaders gathered recently for a workshop at Yasuragi, the Japanese spa

Shedd Aquarium has opened the Immersion Theater developed in partnership with SimEx-Iwerks, as

UK Active has published new guidance on defibrillators to help fitness and leisure operators deliver
GCC gym operator, Gymnation, has secured a $100 million private credit facility from HPS Investment

Brio Northgate – formerly Northgate Arena in Chester – has officially reopened following

Not-for-profit trade association The Asia Pacific Spa and Wellness Coalition (APSWC) bestowed lifetime achievement awards
1 - 40 of 12,300
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
New launch, Salus House, elevates boutique wellness with high service levels and a partnership with Technogym
HCM promotional features
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
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
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
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
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
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: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Precor
Precor provides fitness and wellness equipment to all market segments, including commercial clubs/facilities, Hospitality, Residential, ...
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
Leisure Energy press release: Leisure Energy has joined the Everything Estates frameworks
Leisure Energy is now an approved supplier on the Everything Estates Renewables & Construction Framework.
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.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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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