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Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
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One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

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

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
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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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Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
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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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Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
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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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Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
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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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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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Talking point
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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Jamie Clements

The Breath Coach
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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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
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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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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
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
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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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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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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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Tewinbury Farm Hotel in Hertfordshire, UK is expanding its premium leisure proposition with the launch
Auko, an all-inclusive development, is opening in Phong Nha in Vietnam in Q3 2026, with
Naples Beach Club, a Four Seasons Resort, has opened a 2,800sq m spa called The
Orient Express Sailing Yachts and beauty house Guerlain have announced that the newly launched luxury
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, in Bali’s Ayung River valley, is launching a monthly
Miraval The Red Sea has opened on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia as part of
Elevate Arena
Elevate Arena
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost

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

Cheshire-based, leisure charity, Everybody Health and Leisure, has announced the appointment of four high-profile patrons,
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Everyone Active has partnered with Team GB sprinter and TV personality, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, to be
Fold’s new Studio Reformer has been engineered for everyday use in commercial environments. At its
Fitbench has launched Fitbag, a gloveless boxing bag which has been designed to replace traditional
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Xplor Fitness & Leisure
Celebrating its milestone fifth anniversary, W3Fit EMEA returns in 2026 with an unmissable gathering of
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
Premium operator, Third Space, opens its 15th health club today (1 May) in Chelsea, off
Wellverse launched in London this week, offering access to seven London locations across its three
Snap Fitness Elephant & Castle has dramatically improved the way it manages instructor cover after
The £30.6 million Bedworth Physical Activity Hub is now open, replacing a centre which dated
Global Wellness Summit
Global Wellness Summit
Elevate is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary in style this June, with organisers confirming
Manchester City Council has launched an ambitious programme to offer free gym memberships and access
A 1,000 square foot studio, women’s-only strength studio has been launched in Brooklyn, New York.
Better colleagues, customers and councillors from the London Borough of Richmond came together yesterday for
Parkinson's UK has announced a new partnership with the British Wheel of Yoga (BWY), to
The first Jetts Fitness in India will open its doors on 28 March in New
Virgin Active has become an exclusive partner of Hyrox Youngstars and is running a tailored
Champneys has opened its first European property in decades at the 135-key Gran Marbella Resort
New Revolution Health Clubs has announced its largest club to date, which will also include
Trafford Leisure has launched a 12-month pilot of Hydrohex – the Finnish virtual aqua fitness
The Newman Hotel in London, UK, the first to be operated by management company Kinsfolk
Boutique fitness brand, Psycle, launched its seventh site in London Bridge earlier this month, introducing
Retreat operator Datu Wellness will host Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche, a Tibetan Lama, Buddhist master and
Angela Rippon has officially launched the second successive Let's Dance campaign on national television. This
Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust has scooped the contract to run five leisure sites as an
Exhale, the boutique wellness brand, has partnered with performance and recovery brand Salt Fitness at
Sumaq Machu Picchu, a family-owned and operated hotel in the UNESCO-protected Peruvian Andes, has created
Caerphilly County Borough Council has lowered the age limit for resistance training to 14 in
Gymnation’s latest report into the Gulf region revealed this is a population with high health
Fitness franchise Snap Fitness has launched a next generation club in Chancery Lane London in
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in Bhutan’s Neyphu Valley, has introduced a six-day all-inclusive wellness retreat with
Pendle Leisure Trust, working in partnership with Pendle Borough Council, will open the landmark project,
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HCM promotional features
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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
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
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
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
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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
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
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
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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
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
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
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
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
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
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
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
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: Reaching the people most gyms miss: Bedford Gym & Swim Campaign delivers 410 new members
One of the biggest mistakes the fitness industry still makes is advertising almost exclusively to people who already look and live like gym members.
Company profiles
Company profile: GymNation
Ranging from 25,000 to 60,000 square feet, GymNation is open 24/7, 365 days a year ...
Company profiles
Company profile: ABC Fitness
ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around ...
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
ukactive press release: Are they Fit for Office? UK Active and Technogym throw down the gauntlet to MPs
Hundreds of staff, MPs and Peers from across Westminster have signed up for the Fit for Office parliamentary physical activity challenge, which takes place throughout June and is hosted by ukactive and Technogym.
Featured press releases
Innerva press release: Lex Leisure’s power-assisted exercise suite smashes targets in record time
Crook Log Leisure Centre has more than doubled the membership target for its new power- assisted exercise suite in less than six months.
Directory
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
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
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
13-13 Jun 2026
Worldwide, Various,
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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