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The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
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
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
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. 
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Aromatherapy Associates has developed an aromatherapy ritual using its Calm Confidence blend, designed to ease
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Knesko Skin has revealed its Gold Repair Skincare collection, which is made up of eight
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Omnisens has revealed a range of elixirs and supplements called Pure, for a sensory and
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
12,300
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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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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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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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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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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Research
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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
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Data
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, 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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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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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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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
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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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balance news

The UK's four Chief Medical Officers have published a refreshed edition of  Physical activity guidelines:
Becky Pelkonen, the sauna advocate and researcher, has unveiled the draft of a global public
Preidlhof Luxury DolceVita Resort, the destination resort and spa in Naturno, South Tyrol in Italy,
Contrast therapy, based on the alternation of hot and cold experiences, has become one of
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global retreat trade show, Synergy The Retreat Show, has launched a resource called The Source,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
A new brain clinic has opened in London, which uses non-invasive brain stimulation to treat
Palazzo di Varignana, in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy, has created a new tailored
Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, has opened in Greece, with a renovated
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
Pharmos Natur has launched a Night Elixir and Night Cream to be used in its
The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, in Malaysia, has revealed a schedule for Global Wellness Day (GWD) that
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
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
Consumer desire for overall wellbeing is driving demand for Impulse, a multisensory bed by Rebalance
Tulah Clinical Wellness, a holistic wellness destination, has officially opened in the hills of northern
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. 
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
Modern apothecary skincare brand Sweet Bee Organics has entered the spa market with its first
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Swire Hotels’ luxury hospitality brand Upper House has revealed it will roll out its two-day
Biotechnology-driven skincare company, Epicutis, has launched two new products in its mission to deliver long-term
A contrast therapy and breathwork facility called Reset has opened in Islington, London, in the
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Aromatherapy Associates has developed an aromatherapy ritual using its Calm Confidence blend, designed to ease
Guests of Maybourne’s global hotel portfolio will be able to enjoy healthy food designed to
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
US athletic country club operator, Life Time, says its 2026 growth strategy and outlook are
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
Italian skincare brand Borghese has launched its Fango Purificante Mud Mask for Face and Body,
In a world where imbalance often accumulates quietly, Wildsmith unveils its newest wellbeing innovation: Silent

US-based robotics wellness company Aescape Inc has entered insolvency proceedings following the sale

Zannier Île De Bendor, a new island retreat, has been unveiled off the south coast
Knesko Skin has revealed its Gold Repair Skincare collection, which is made up of eight
Minor Hotels has announced plans to open its first Anantara-branded property, Anantara Miami Resort and
Salter Brothers Hospitality (SBH) has revealed a new spa brand, Èliva, which it plans to
Omnisens has revealed a range of elixirs and supplements called Pure, for a sensory and
Balanced Body® has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Pilates On Tour London event, bringing together
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
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
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
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
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
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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: 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.
Company profiles
Company profile: CET CryoSpas
CET have developed ice baths specifically for the fitness and wellness sectors in addition to ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Sporty Group AS
With more than 90 fitness centres across the country and more than 130.000 members, Sporty ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Wrightcare embeds wellness and active living into next-generation care homes
A care home provider is developing a new generation of care homes where health, wellbeing and active living are embedded into everyday life.
Featured press releases
Alliance Leisure Services (Design, Build and Fund) press release: Studio transformation completed at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub
Alliance Leisure are proud to have supported West Lancashire Borough Council to deliver a £300,000 studio transformation project at Burscough Wellbeing and Leisure Hub, creating a dedicated group exercise space designed to meet growing demand for fitness
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
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
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21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
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22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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