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Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
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 Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Lemi has developed a new multifunctional chair called Lemi X that can be used in
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
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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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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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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
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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Profile
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
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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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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
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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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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HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
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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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New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
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The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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chair news

Capella Hotel Group has appointed Feisal Jaffer as chief development officer as the company ramps
Low-cost gym operator, PureGym, is trialling recovery zones at two of its UK sites, democratising
Chequan Lewis is the new CEO of Crunch Fitness, taking over from Jim Rowley, who
Earthlite LLC has announced the formation of a parent operating group, Intentional Wellness Brands (IWB),
The Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC) charity has announced its first five-day
Swiss furniture manufacturer Vitra has unveiled a major landscape project designed to improve biodiversity, manage
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Elevate has had its busiest show to date, with almost 200
Elevate Arena is underway at London's Excel and the hot topic of AI was the
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
HPO Tech has created a single-seat hyperbaric chamber, called Oyster, with an acrylic domed lid
Australia’s fast-growing fitness network, Viva Leisure, is adding a low-cost gym brand to its already
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary at the 2026 event in
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Therme Manchester’s 28-acre development, which will include interconnected glass pavilions that measure 65,000sq m, will
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 Africa Wellness Initiative (AWI) is to host a webinar exploring Africa’s role in the
FIBO, took place last week from 16-19 April, attracting more than 175,000 visitors from 136
TheLifeCo has debuted its first Caribbean operation, TheLifeCo St Lucia, at the US$1.3 billion (€1.2
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The fourth Hello GoodLife Health & Wellbeing Hub has opened in Ireland to meet increasing
Kirklevington Hall, a former country house hotel in North Yorkshire, UK, has received planning permission
The International Spa Association (ISPA) Conference 2026 has begun today at The Venetian in Las
Technogym, has achieved record revenues of more than €1 billion – a 13 per cent
The UK’s trade body for the physical activity sector, UK Active has announced that Cameron
The Philippines and Thailand’s wellness economies have each surged in value in recent years, according
The Francis Hotel has opened its spa following a £14 million (US$17.8 million, €16.4 million)
The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced the 20th anniversary edition of the event will
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
Capella Hotel Group has announced Roland Fasel will become president in April. Founded in Singapore,
French health and fitness operator and franchisor, L'Orange Bleue Group, has appointed José Nercellas as
Wilderness, an operator of 60 safari camps across eight African countries, has unveiled the second
Janu, a brand by the Aman Group, will open its second location in 2027, in
Six Senses Place, a members’ club, has debuted at the brand’s first major urban hotel
David Lloyd Leisure is significantly boosting its European presence, with the acquisition of health and
In the world of wellness, the age-old tradition of sauna bathing is synonymous with relaxation,
Earthlite and its sister company Living Earth Crafts (LEC) have created the Alhambra treatment table,
The UK Spa Association (UKSA) and the Standards Authority for Touch in Cancer Care (SATCC)
EuropeActive has announced the launch of Next Level Leaders, a world class executive development programme,
Italy’s wellness economy is ranked as the fourth-largest in Europe and the 10th largest globally,
Lemi has developed a new multifunctional chair called Lemi X that can be used in
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
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
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
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
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
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
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
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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: 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.
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.
Company profiles
Company profile: PSLT Ltd
PSLT offer a range of new and refurbished fitness equipment being the UK supplier of ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Orbit4
Orbit4 is a digital operations platform designed to help fitness and leisure operators manage assets, ...
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
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Move360
Move360 was created with one clear goal: to provide an intelligent training environment where members can build strength, improve movement quality and train with confidence. To help bring their vision to life, Move360 partnered with BLK BOX to design, manufacture and install a facility that reflects the quality of coaching delivered every day.
Featured press releases
Elevate Arena press release: Elevate 2026 celebrates record attendance
Elevate’s 10th anniversary event has officially concluded after two lively days at Excel London, 17–18 June.
Directory
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
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
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