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Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
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
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
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
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
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
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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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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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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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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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
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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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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
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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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
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
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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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
HCM People

Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
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brands news

Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the spa business with more than 650 locations
Everlast Gyms expands its footprint outside of the UK this month with the imminent launch
Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, has opened today (10 July) near Knutsford in the north-west of
Anytime Fitness reaches a milestone this week with the launch of its 6000th site. The
YogaSix, the yoga brand owned by Xponential Fitness, has launched a heated, Pilates-inspired class called
Living Earth Crafts, a member of the new parent company, Intentional Wellness Brands, has launched
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Peter Roth has been appointed as Corinthia’s president of hotel operations. Roth, who has more
Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
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
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in Hawaii, US, has opened its
The UK spa review and discovery platform for consumers, the Good Spa Guide, has announced
Barons Eden, the UK parent company that operates luxury destination properties in England, has rebranded
Global Wellness Day (GWD) marked its 15th anniversary on Saturday 13 June 2026, with the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Crunch Fitness has announced the launch of Crunch Reform Pilates – its own reformer concept
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
Purpose Brands has announced its entry into the Italian market, having sold the franchise rights
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
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
In today’s premium spa environment, every detail shapes the guest experience – right down to
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
A new global study by Kevin Kelly and Peter Yesawich, called WELLSurvey 2.0, has revealed
Luxury hospitality and wellness pioneer Jeremy McCarthy has launched Leisure Alchemy, a digital platform that
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
As designer Yinka Ilori prepares for his first solo gallery show in London, he speaks
Therme Group’s Romanian bathing resort Therme Bucharest is currently hosting its Herbarium Festival (4-17 May),
The Spa Life UK Convention returns from 21–23 June 2026 at Whittlebury Park Hotel, Spa
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
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
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
Basic-Fit has received permission to operate 24/7 staffless clubs in France, a change which is
The international trade show dedicated to wellness travel and the retreat sector, Synergy – The
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
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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
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
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
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
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: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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: Life Fitness/Hammer Strength
Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, and ICG are global leaders in premium fitness solutions, trusted by ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Living Earth Crafts: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
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
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