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An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Hotels incorporating wellness amenities experienced a significant boost in Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR)
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Heatherwick Studio has revealed its designs for an opera house and performing arts centre for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
New images have been released of what will become the first new public park in
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
The UK's travel, tourism and visitor attractions markets have been "decimated" by COVID-19 – and
Coventry, the UK City of Culture in 2021, wants to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
International architecture practice 10 Design has revealed its design concepts for an ambitious redevelopment of
Personal training company PT Academy is transitioning into facility management with the opening of its
Attractions and hospitality brand, Pursuit, has unveiled plans to develop a premium oceanfront geothermal lagoon
Following approval to build a £250mn wellbeing resort in Manchester, Therme Group has revealed plans
Fitness First Middle East is preparing for major expansion across the region, after announcing plans
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
Preliminary works are set to begin in March on a hotel development at Welford Road
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The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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Research
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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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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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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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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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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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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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World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
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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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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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Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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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
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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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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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As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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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
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city centre news

An opportunity to reimagine one of the UK’s most recognisable towers has been formally opened
Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden in Baden-Baden, Germany, opened earlier this year following extensive renovations
Work is underway on a £19.7 million waterfront leisure centre in Newport, which will be
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Nordic Hotels and Resort has told Spa Business it's planning to add a spa to
The International Congress on Thermal Tourism (ICTT) is set to take place in Budapest between
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group is on a mission to make wellness accessible to all
Hotels incorporating wellness amenities experienced a significant boost in Total Revenue per Available Room (TRevPAR)
David Lloyd Leisure has opened the doors of Madrid country club, La Finca, which it
A new urban city centre in Gothenburg, Sweden is in development with the aim of
Global wellbeing organisation Therme Group has announced the location of its first Asia Pacific project.
Fitness First has filed a Court Order for restructuring at Companies House in the UK
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Following a public consultation, Therme Manchester, the UK’s first city-based wellbeing resort, has submitted a
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) is likely to miss the targets it has set
Fitness First UK has confirmed to HCM that it's in the process of restructuring, citing
Fitness aggregator Hussle has partnered with office space provider IWG – the company behind brands such
Scandinavian fitness chain SATS has reported Q2 results showing a 53 per cent increase in
Heatherwick Studio has revealed its designs for an opera house and performing arts centre for
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
The Gym Group has published its full-year results for 2021 and announced plans to open
The UK government must offer greater clarity on how it plans to support the health
Customer demand for health clubs and gyms in the UK was ‘back to normal' during
HCM has confirmed that the UK government's £1bn support package for the hospitality and leisure
UK Active has sent letters to three government departments, asking for them to provide the
The UK government's working from home guidelines are threatening the financial future of city centre
Global developer and operator of wellbeing destinations Therme Group has inked a deal with Peel
Auberge Resorts Collection has been appointed by Leeu Collection to manage Collegio alla Querce, Auberge
A new £40m build-to-rent development with a focus on wellbeing has opened to residents in
A £30m luxury leisure development scheme which has been more than a decade in the
New images have been released of what will become the first new public park in
Attractions Management understands the launch of Hasbro's Monopoly attraction in London is back on the
The UK's travel, tourism and visitor attractions markets have been "decimated" by COVID-19 – and
Coventry, the UK City of Culture in 2021, wants to seize a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to
An area north of Sheffield City Centre in the UK is to be designed as
International architecture practice 10 Design has revealed its design concepts for an ambitious redevelopment of
Personal training company PT Academy is transitioning into facility management with the opening of its
Attractions and hospitality brand, Pursuit, has unveiled plans to develop a premium oceanfront geothermal lagoon
Following approval to build a £250mn wellbeing resort in Manchester, Therme Group has revealed plans
Fitness First Middle East is preparing for major expansion across the region, after announcing plans
Henning Larsen have revealed plans to transform a city block in Brussels, Belgium, into a
Preliminary works are set to begin in March on a hotel development at Welford Road
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
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
HCM magazine
World Athletics president, Sebastian Coe talks to Liz Terry about the launch of Run X in partnership with Technogym
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
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
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
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
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
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
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
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
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
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
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: Sprung Gym Flooring
Sprung Gym Flooring a trusted brand who specialise in high-performance, durable, non-slip rubber gym flooring, ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Fold
Fold is the company behind the UK's leading at home foldable reformer pilates bed, bringing ...
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
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
Featured press releases
Pure Energy Music press release: Could you be the last one standing? The new 3½-minute fitness challenge everyone's talking about
#HoldThatBody is a new 3½-minute fitness challenge inviting people everywhere to put their strength, determination and staying power to the test. All you need is a squat or a press- up, one specially engineered soundtrack and the determination not to give up.
Directory
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
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,
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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